Coon
Bluff Campground is located on the Lower Salt River.
Recreational activities include water recreation, rafting,
swimming and fishing. Camping is only allowed from November
1st to March 31st. 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.