Campground Overview:
Coon Bluff Campground is located along the Salt River in the Tonto National Forest, this lush area is outstanding for bird watching and water activites. Adjacent to the lower portion of the Salt River, a stand of mesquite provides welcome shade. Coon Bluff is a popular river-access point (RAP) for tubers floating the Lower Salt River. It’s close proximity to the main cities allows for an easy escape and fun day-trip.
Campsites:
Coon Bluff Campground has 5 designated campsites located near the Salt River. Most campsites have a grill, fire pit, and picnic table. A vault toilet is available but there is no water or trash bins.
This site is 17 miles northeast of Mesa. From Mesa, travel 7 miles east on Superstition Freeway (US 60), to Power Road/Bush Highway/Forest Road (FR) 204 and turn north. Follow Bush Highway for 12 miles and turn north (left) on FR 204E and follow it one mile to the site. The entire route is paved.
Campground at a Glance
Level: |
Semi-Developed |
Season: |
Day Use: Year-Round. Tonto PassOvernight Camping: Allowed October 1 thru March 31 on Friday & Saturday nights. Sunday nights before the following holidays: Columbus Day, Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday, and Presidents Day. Overnight use will also be allowed on Thanksgiving Day through Saturday night. |
Nearby City: |
Phoenix Valley |
Fishing: |
Salt River |
Campground Website: |
Coon Bluff Campground |
Campground Map: |
Click Here |
Reservations: |
First-come, first-served basis |
Location: |
Nearby Attractions and Activities:
The Lower Salt River Recreation Area is a popular area near Mesa, AZ and provides numerous recreational opportunities. Located in the Tonto National Forest, thousands of people visit the Salt River every summer to enjoy a day of tubing and relaxing. Salt River Tubing has been a summer staple in the Valley of the Sun for over 40 years. Grab a cooler and radio, and spend your day floating down the river. just make sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
Other recreational activities include relaxing by the river at one of the many recreational sites, where you can spend your days swimming, fishing, canoeing or kayaking, hiking, or enjoying a beer in the hot summer weather along the Salt River. (Map of Lower Salt River)
Saguaro Lake, located up the road, is set in the Sonoran Desert and is rimmed with canyon walls. As the name implies, the shores of the lake are studded with majestic Saguaro cactus. Try the upper reaches of the lake (east-end) for more seclusion. Boat access camping at the east end of the lake. Over 2200 fish-habitat structures were installed to enhance fishing on the lake. According to Bass Master Magazine, the best time for trophy bass is October to December and February to mid April. There are large bass in the lake; fish census show that 12+ lb. bass and 30-lb. Carp exist in the depths. Bluegill comes in a variety of sizes. Occasional species caught: Walleye, Black Crappie, Small-mouth Bass, Bigmouth Buffalo and Yellow Bass.
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