Water Users Recreation Site
Another dazzling section of the Lower Salt River. Here the waterway meanders beneath the Bulldog Cliffs creating some impressive backdrops. Along the shores desert habitats with mesquite mingle with cottonwood and willows of the riparian area. If here when Bald Eagle nesting is in effect, the area east of the parking lot will be closed and birding can be done along the west side of the area.
Site Information
Region: Phoenix and Central
County: Maricopa
Directions: From Mesa, travel 7 miles east on the Superstition Freeway (US 60) to Power Road /Bush Highway/Forest Road (FR) 204 and turn north. Follow Bush Highway for 11 miles to FR 169, and turn right. Follow FR 169 five miles to the site.
Latitude: 33.556435
Longitude: -111.5416933
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: $8.00 Tonto Daily Pass required; also accepts Discover Pass and American the Beautiful pass
Best time to visit: Spring, Summer, Fall
Habitats: Desert, Stream or river
Know Before You Go
This is one of the most popular access points for kayakers and tubers. On warm summer days the area can get very busy.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Bridled Titmouse, Gilded Flicker, Harris’s Hawk, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Lucy’s Warbler
Charismatic: American Kestrel, Anna’s Hummingbird, Phainopepla
Contact Information
Tonto National Forest - Mesa Ranger District
US Forest Service
2324 E. McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone: 480-610-3300
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35407
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L828064
