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30.7308, -85.5324
Fall or late-winter campers who call ahead to confirm the falls are flowing will get the most out of this place. Sites are spacious, shaded, and have water and electric; the bathhouse gets consistent praise for cleanliness; and easy I-10 access makes it a solid overnight or weeke
Dry spells kill the main attraction, multiple reviewers showed up to a trickle or nothing at all. The park is also tiny, so if you want sprawling trails or a big park feel, 24 sites and a swing set won't cut it. No pets allowed, either.
Context for the broader area surrounding Big Lagoon State Park Campground 2, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
This newly expanded reservoir has 114 miles of shoreline for family recreation uses. The reservoir boasts a 10-lane boat ramp; parking for 200 vehicles. Recreational facilities concentrated primarily on the reservoir's western shore. About 450 picnic sites, 165 campsites ranging from tent to primitive to improved camping with full utility hookups, 14 group-use areas, 4 overlooks, a full-service marina equipped to handle 1,000 boats, and 7 miles of trails. The lake also has a visitor center an overlook as well as a desert education center. Along with hiking, biking and watersports, sportfishing is very popular and numerous species inhabit the lake including white bass, largemouth bass, striped bass, channel catfish, and black crappie. A state-issued license is required. Contact/Entry Station phone number is 928-501-1710. <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=311">New Waddell Dam</a> and Lake Pleasant are features of the <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=504">Central Arizona Project</a>.
Site is about 30 miles from Phoenix, Arizona. North on I-17, west on State Hwy. 74.
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Fall offers the best combination of comfortable weather and peak scenery. Daytime highs typically range from the mid-60s to low 80s°F with cooler nights, making the shady trails very pleasant. Waterfall views can be dramatic after autumn rains, and foliage and grasses on the hilly terrain take on richer tones, great for photography and birdwatching. Crowd levels are generally low to moderate, quieter on weekdays. Winter and spring visits are also praised by campers for cool, walkable conditions and good waterfall flow after winter rains. Summer can be hot and humid, but the shaded forest, swimming lake, and evening quiet make it workable. However, waterfall flow often drops in late summer or during droughts. Contact the park before your trip if seeing the falls is a priority.
Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.
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