Horseshoe Lake

This lake is the more difficult lake to get to of the two on the Verde River. The lake also experiences major fluctuation by the Salt River Project in the summertime due to the fact that water supply needs of Valley residents increases. SRP has been known to nearly drain the reservoir in summer. Horseshoe Lake is 22 miles east of Carefree and 10 miles north of Bartlett Lake.

Acres: 1,060
Elevation: 2,200 feet
Average Depth: 30 (draw down varies due to water demands)
Camping: Yes
Boat Launch: Yes
Motor: Any size.
Fishing: Yes - with license
Water-skiing: No
Marina: No
Restrooms: Yes
Winter Freeze: No
Access Road: Paved and Gravel

To Get There: From Fountain Hills drive north on Fountain Hills Boulevard which turns into McDowell Mountain Road. Follow McDowell Mountain Road to Forest Drive in Rio Verde. Turn left and drive to Rio Verde Drive. Turn left and follow Rio Verde Drive to Pima Road. Turn right and drive to Cave Creek Road. Turn right to Horseshoe Dam Road (FR 205). Turn right and follow the road to the well marked turnoff to Horseshoe Lake which is about two miles before Bartlett Lake. Follow this road approximately 10 miles to the lake. Note that major parts of this road are not paved.

For more information about Horseshoe Lake call, or visit online, the following contacts.

SRP Customer Information Center
1505 N. Project Dr.
Tempe, AZ
Telephone: (602) 236-8888
Office Hours: 8a.m. - 6p.m. (M - F)

SRP - Horseshoe Lake Water Operations
http://www.srpnet.com

Tonto National Forest
Cave Creek Ranger District
40202 North Cave Creek Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Tel. (480) 595-3346
Online:http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto