Lake Size: 790 Acres Shoreline Length (Miles): 270 miles Deepest Depth: 30 feet Average Depth Latitude: 33.985786 Longitude: -111.721169 Lake Level Above Sea Level: 2,200 feet Counties: Coconino County Cities: Carefree 17 ml. SW, Cave Creek 18 mi. SW Lake Management: Salt River Project
Information: Horseshoe Lake is a reservoir that was formed by the Horseshoe Dam on the Verde River in the U.S. state of Arizona. This lake is located inside the Tonto National Forest, as such the facilities located here are managed by that authority. Horseshoe Lake is the first of the Salt River Project lakes to be very low when irrigation and domestic water requirements dictate. As a result, it can be virtually dry for long periods of time causing the boat ramp to be entirely out of the water. The entire lake is closed to water skiing, parasailing and the use of personal watercraft (Jet Skis).
Boating
Fishing
Business
Recreation
Miscellaneous Info
Boating Facility Features
Gravel access
Any motor size (Closed to PWC)
Launching area
Parking area
Tables
Restrooms
Camping allowed
Horseshoe Dam and reservoir are features of the Salt River Project. The recreation site is available year-round for camping (14 units), camp trailers, picnicking, fishing and boating.
Boating and fishing at Horseshoe Lake depends on the regular fluctuations in water elevations. It is routine for SRP to nearly drain the reservoir in the summer to provide water for the metropolitan area. The Ocotillo Boating Site provides a launch ramp for smaller boats.
Location: 10 miles N of Bartlett Lake Road on FR 205
Contact: 602-225-5200
Nearby Attractions in Carefree, AZ. - Cave Creek Museum, Cave Creek Recreation Area, Tonto Hills,
Nearby Attractions in Cave Creek- Cave Creek - 18 mi. SW
Cave Creek Museum, Tubercular Cabin, Cave Creek / Carefree Gallery Association, Desert Foothills Community Theater, Cave Creek Recreation Area, Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, Frontier Town, Steven DeWitt Perrin Gallery, Tatum Ranch Golf Club, Rancho Manana Golf Club, Rackensack Canyon Tours, Giant Sundial, Boulders Golf Club & Resort -South, Desert Forest Golf Course
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