Coon
Bluff Campground is located on the Lower Salt
River. Recreational activities include water recreation,
rafting, swimming and fishing. Camping is only allowed
from October 15th to April 15th. During the summer, the
area is day use only. Summer temperatures can reach into
the high 110's for those rafting the river so make sure
to bring adequate sunscreen and water. Water is
not available in the campground.
All
pets need to be on a leash.
You
can fish the Lower Salt River for rainbow trout, largemouth
bass, channel catfish, sunfish and other occasional species.
(see chart below left).
Supplies
are available at the Saguaro Lake Marina. Salt River Recreation
offers tube rentals and transportation to those rafting
the river.
Directions
From
Mesa travel east on the superstition freeway to Power Road/Bush
Highway and turn north. Follow the Bush Highway for 12 miles
and turn north on FR 204E. Turn north (left) and drive 1
mile to the campground entrance.
From
Phoenix travel east on Shea Blvd. through Fountain Hills
to State Route 87. Turn left onto SR 87 and follow to
the Saguaro Lake turnoff (Bush Highway). Turn Right at
the turnoff and follow the road 11 miles to the campground
entrance.
