Established Camping
Mesquite Campground
About
National Forest
Mesquite Horseshoe Reservoir and Verde River are nearby. Opportunities abound for water activities such as fishing. This site is located along Verde River and is wooded with large mesquite shade trees. Bald eagles and great blue herons are frequently seen in this vicinity.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
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- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Amazing mountain views near river
Great campsites off the forest road. Amazing views of the mountains. Cement picnic table and fire ring provided. Basic bathrooms available. Steep decline into the river right next to the sites. About 10-15 sites available, first come, first served. Pretty secluded and private. Travel to the dam and…
Mesquite campground
Decent campground. My site backed up to the river and I was able to hammoc next to it. Short drive to horseshoe lake. Very dusty
Location
Mesquite Campground is located in Arizona
Directions
The site is 22 miles northeast of Carefree. From Carefree, take Cave Creek Road to Bartlett Dam Road. Turn right and continue for 6 miles to the junction of FR 205 and FR 19. Continue on FR 205 which turns left and becomes an un-maintained, unpaved road to Horseshoe Reservoir. Continue approximately nine miles more on FR 205, following the route to Horseshoe Reservoir. Watch for the sign marking the site.
Coordinates
33.96406089 N
111.71616482 W