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Catfish Point Picnic and Dispersed Camping Area

About

USDA Forest Service

Tonto National Forest

No designated camping areas, grills, tables, or ramadas provided. No Trash Services. PACK IN, PACK OUT. 14 day stay limit.

Catfish Point 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. Catfish Boating Site offers access boat for non-motorized boating ONLY. 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.

Reservation Info

4 wheel drive recommended

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Location

Catfish Point Picnic and Dispersed Camping Area is located in Arizona

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Carefree, take Cave Creek Road to the junction of Bartlett Road/Forest Road (FR) 19. Turn right and travel 7 miles to the junction of FR 205. Turn left onto an unmaintained, unpaved road. Continue for 11 miles to Horseshoe Reservoir.  Click Here For Map.

Coordinates

33.9832296 N
111.70909882 W

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Access

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

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Catfish Point Picnic and Dispersed Camping Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Catfish Point Picnic and Dispersed Camping Area does not have wifi.