4.0648 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Bagley Flat Campground and Courtesy Dock, Saguaro Lake, Tonto National Forest, Arizona
Boaters who want a base camp on the water without paying for a site will find this hard to beat. Shade from the mesquite grove actually makes summer bearable, and the courtesy dock puts you on the fish right from camp. Grab a weekday to sidestep the weekend noise.
No boat means no entry, full stop. Beyond that, the vault toilets draw consistent complaints, there's no potable water on site so you're hauling everything in, and late-night gunfire across the lake has woken up more than a few campers.
Reference information about Bagley Flat Campground And Boat Dock sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><img alt="Bagely Flat" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd516626.jpg" style="width: 518px; height: 335px;" /></p><p>Bagley Flat is notable for its boat access only camping on Saguaro Lake. Camping is allowed at the 10 designated sites with grills and tables provided. This location is fun during the summer months because of the nice grove of mesquite trees that provide and abundance of shade. Bagley Flat also has a courtesy dock for easy fishing. </p>
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Summer brings the best lake recreation despite brutal heat. Daytime temperatures climb from the mid-90s to around 105°F, though nights drop into the 70s. The mesquite canopy and lake access help. Winter offers comfortable daytime temps between 60°F and 80°F, with nights cooling to around 40°F. Expect weekends to draw more boaters and anglers during peak summer months. Rain is rare year-round, and clear skies dominate.
Summer is popular for lake recreation despite highs to 100+°F; shade and water help.
Bagley Flat Campground offers a rustic camping experience accessible only by boat on Saguaro Lake. The campground features 10 designated sites, each equipped with grills and picnic tables, providing convenience for campers. While this campground is year-round, it is particularly popular during summer months due to the shade provided by a grove of mesquite trees. Additionally, the courtesy dock enables fishing. It's worth noting that potable water is not available at this site, so visitors are advised to bring their own. Restrooms are available, but some user reviews describe them as rough or basic. 'There is a bathroom there. The original one burned down and they finally replaced it. It is two latrines (non-flushing),' one user explains. Several reviewers have also commented on challenges with wasps around the area.
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