4.258 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
1 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
1 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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40202 North Cave Creek Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Anglers and kayakers who want a free lakeside site with no reservations. Fall is the sweet spot: October temps in the 70s-80s, low humidity, stable water levels. A high-clearance vehicle gets you to a quiet spot on the water, and the rock outcroppings near the dam can give you re
No potable water, no picnic tables, no cell service on any carrier, and the access road averages 15mph for an hour. Reviewers also flag trash left by others. If you need even basic infrastructure, this place will frustrate fast.
Reference information about Catfish Point Dispersed Camping Area sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><img alt="Catfish Point" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd511265.jpg" style="width:518px;height:350px;" /></p><p>Catfish is a site located on the Horseshoe Reservoir in Cave Creek. This site offers beautiful vistas of the surrounding mountains. Horseshoe Reservoir provide opportunities for many water activities. <b>Catfish Boating Site offers access boat for non-motorized boating ONLY</b>. It will not accommodate larger boats. Horseshoe Reservoir is one of the most remote lakes in the area and is ideal for anglers looking for a quiet lake. Horseshoe Reservoir is the first of the Salt River Project lakes to be drawn when irrigation and domestic water requirements dictate. Often only a small pond is left.</p>
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Fall brings the most reliable conditions. October and November see daytime temperatures in the 70s and 80s, low humidity, and stable weather for paddling and dawn fishing. Water levels hold better than in peak summer, and insect pressure drops. Winter mornings are crisp but afternoons stay mild. Summer is punishing. One visitor put it plainly: 'Great place if u don't mind SUPER hot weather.' Plan outdoor activity for early morning and evening if you're here June through August. Wear blaze orange during local hunting season.
Overview: Fall brings most reliable conditions; daytime 70s–80s ideal for paddling/fishing.
Potable water is not available at this site. Picnic tables are not available at this site. Catfish Boating Site offers access boat for non-motorized boating ONLY . It will not accommodate larger boats.
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