Dispersed Camping

Box Bar Road Dispersed

2 Reviews

About

USDA Forest Service

Tonto National Forest

Box Bar is a River Access Point to the Verde River, close to Bartlett Lake in the Cave Creek Ranger District. This small site offers beautiful scenery of the surrounding mountains along with a fast moving river – making it a fun spot for kids of all ages. The shore line is a rocky/pebble beach with several shady trees. Wildlife can be seen during the early summer months, and late winter. The road access in to the site is compacted dirt.

There are no designated campsites however the shaded areas along the west side of the parking area are popular spots to set up camp trailers and tents.

Fee Info

Tonto Daily Pass or Tonto Discovery Pass are required.

Reservation Info

First come first served

Stay Limit 14 days. No motor boats allowed, trailer under 32’. There are minimal trash can’s available at this site, please pack out any trash that does not fit in the designated cans. There are no fires permitted outside of the designated grill areas. Cars CAN NOT park next to the shoreline – there has been railing installed to prevent vehicles from pulling all the way forward. Please keep dogs on leash.

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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WiFi
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Verizon
Good
AT&T
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T-Mobile
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Site Types

Dispersed

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ADA Access
Trash
Phone Service
WiFi
Toilets
Alcohol
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Jacquelyn I.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 27, 2024

Easy Drive In

We don’t have an offroad car, so it is always nice when the gravel road is well managed. No heart aches getting in and finding an open area to camp. I was pleasently surprised at the many little nooks of privacy that you could set up camp. Outhouses are well maintained. Bring your own water though and you do need to pay ahead of time, there are no pay boxes on site.

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Scout

Reviewed Apr. 8, 2024