Rattlesnake Group Campground
This campground has been permanently decommissioned. The site now operates as Rattlesnake Cove Picnic Site, a day-use only area. No overnight camping is permitted.
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:25AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Phoenix Metro, rural areas of Maricopa County, and West Pinal County. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Abundant moisture over the area will combine with an incoming weather system to provide for showers and thunderstorms on Friday, some of which are expected to produce moderate to heavy rainfall. Any strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates as high as 1-2 inches per hour. Localized rainfall amounts of one to two inches are expected within the Watch area on Friday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:25AM MST until October 30 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Phoenix Metro, rural areas of Maricopa County, and West Pinal County. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Abundant moisture over the area will combine with an incoming weather system to provide for showers and thunderstorms on Friday, some of which are expected to produce moderate to heavy rainfall. Any strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates as high as 1-2 inches per hour. Localized rainfall amounts of one to two inches are expected within the Watch area on Friday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
State Route 260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order
Closure order due to construction activities associated with the SR260 Lion Springs Project conducted byArizona Department of Transportation on the Tonto National Forest.
About
Rattlesnake Group Campground was a group camping facility located on Bartlett Lake within Arizona's Tonto National Forest. The campground has been permanently decommissioned and no longer accepts overnight camping. The site now operates as Rattlesnake Cove Picnic Site, a day-use only facility open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The picnic area offers 41 ramadas equipped with picnic tables and grills, vault toilets, and staircase access to the Bartlett Lake shoreline. No potable water is available on-site. Campers seeking group camping options in the Tonto National Forest should explore other facilities in the Cave Creek Ranger District or nearby areas around Bartlett Lake.
Directions
From Carefree, take Cave Creek Road 7 miles, turn right on Bartlett Dam Road and continue for 13 miles, then turn left on FR 459. Travel half a mile on FR 459 and turn right into the site.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $8 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Rattlesnake Cove Picnic Site - Tonto NF |
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