Our old address is Butcher Jones beach. We have gone to Canyon Lake in the past and went cliff diving around "Eagle's Nest"...is there any more places? The trail is primarily used for ohv/off road driving and is accessible year-round. Is there any sandy beaches here? We also have the following visitor guides in Arizona. All reviews wild horses desert belle boat cruise relaxing cruise phoenix area beautiful area parking lot butcher shore scenery trail wildlife miles saguaro paws0810 wrote a review Sep 2020 Mesa, Arizona 2,084 contributions 206 helpful votes Butcher Jones features a pleasant nature trail that is paved and has a handrail. The area is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. from April through September. The Butcher Jones Hiking Trail winds around the northern edge of the lake, passing through a surprising mix of terrains. The site was easy to find, and my family of 6 arrived at 7:30 a.m. to find the beach area with only 3 families. Click on any state to see what's available. We also stopped at Butcher Jones beach because we saw from afar and we hated it! butcher jones recreation area fountain hills • saguaro lake butcher jones beach fountain hills • saguaro lake - butcher jones beach fountain hills • Yet this small stretch of not even 800 ft of sand was also the only access point of water for the wild horses that lived there. At Butcher Jones, Mesquite trees provide welcome natural shade to picnic units. We went to Lake Saguaro today and couldn't find a good spot to cliff dive. Butcher Jones Beach, which can be reached by a road a few miles north of Saguaro del Norte, features swimming, picnic and restroom facilities. Continue past the turn off for the Marina and the boat launch. Because this area sees a lot of traffic, it’s no We made a lot of memories there, but it was not a good place for us anymore. Butcher Jones OHV Trail [CLOSED] is a 16.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Fort McDowell, Arizona that features a lake and is good for all skill levels.

87 for 27 miles. Continue for three miles until you see signs for Butcher Jones Recreation Area on the left. Hello, we are the Butcher Jones horses, we have moved. We want to go to a beach that has actual sand. The picnic table areas closest to the parking areas were pretty clean. On any hot summer day at Butcher Jones Beach, it is tricky to manage your way between a thousand people, loose dogs, coolers and barbecues, if you want to reach the cool water. You’ll walk parallel to the lake and through a grove of mesquite trees. Our 1st trip to Butcher Jones was a complete bust for Father's Day. Starting at the Butcher Jones Recreational area, with its popular shaded picnic areas, sandy beach and cool, clear water, the Butcher Jones Hiking Trail first winds along the lake’s lower shoreline. Bagley Flat Campground (30 spaces) is about four miles from the dam but is accessible only by boat. It is open all year (no fees). 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