Location: northeast of Phoenix, Tonto National Forest Distance: 48 miles from downtown Phoenix, 17 miles northeast of
Carefree Opening hours: all-year-round, 24/7 Fees: $4 for car/day, $6 for car & boat/day Parking: free parking Direction: from Phoenix take Pima Rd north to Carefree, go east on
Cave Creek Rd, then take the scenic State Rd. 223 (Bartlett Dam Rd) east.
Bartlett Lake. This lake is a great place to enjoy a hole weekend or
just a day and is the second largest lake in the Phoenix area (behind
Lake Pleasant).
Watersport enthusiasts enjoy swimming, boating and jet skiing.
Nature and outdoor fans opt for shoreline camping in Arizona's natural
desert terrain. You may see deer, bald eagles, javelina, coyotes in this
beautiful desert mountain setting.
lower part of Bartlett Lake (enlargeable, click on pic)
Fishing. Fishing at Bartlett can produce largemouth and small
mouth bass, bluegill, catfish and crappie.
Personal note: I am not a friend of noisy jet skies,... but this beautiful
lake is to share with all outdoor fans - of course. For me it's a great place
to enjoy camping, short hikes and a stunning view at the stars at night.