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Dispersed Camping

SB Cove Shoreline Area

SB Cove Shoreline Area is located in the Tonto National Forest, featuring a landscape of desert terrain and rugged hills. Temperatures can range from 40°F in the winter to over 100°F in the summer. Nearby attractions include Bartlett Lake, which offers opportunities for boating and fishing.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Tonto National Forest

SB Cove Bartlett Reservoir and the Arizona Upland phase of the Sonoran Desert. This site offers beautiful vistas of the surrounding mountains. Beach front camping when water level permits. Near Yellow Cliffs boat launch.

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Location

SB Cove Shoreline Area is located in Arizona

Detail location of campground

Directions

This site is 24 miles east of Carefree. Take Cave Creek Road 7 miles to the junction with Forest Road (FR) 205. Turn right and travel 6 miles to the junction of FR 205 and FR 19. At this junction take FR 19 for 7 miles to FR 459 and turn left. Continue on FR 459 (a paved, low-speed road) for 3 miles to the site. Click Here For Map.

Coordinates

33.86846702 N
111.61646275 W

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Access

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

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

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Oct. 3, 2021

Nice drive up lake sites

Barrtlet is amazing the beaches aren't really rocky like Lake Pleasant and the boat traffic isn't to bad. Spent a few nights at this spot and in the flatts area. Recommend this area if you got kids water isn't to deep and mine kiddo played almost all day

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  • Review photo of SB Cove Shoreline Area by B O., October 3, 2021
  • Review photo of SB Cove Shoreline Area by B O., October 3, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at SB Cove Shoreline Area?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at SB Cove Shoreline Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does SB Cove Shoreline Area have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, SB Cove Shoreline Area does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at SB Cove Shoreline Area?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.