Bagley Flat

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open year-round. Bagley Flat is a National Forest campground near Apache Junction, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Apache Junction, Arizona

Saguaro Lake and its canyon walls seen from Pinter's Point in the Tonto National Forest

Boats on Saguaro Lake below Pinter's Point

A boat on Saguaro Lake seen from the Butcher Jones Trail near Burro Cove

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Saguaro Lake and its canyon walls seen from Pinter's Point in the Tonto National Forest. Photo: davidpinter, CC BY 3.0

Managed by: National Forest
Shade: Shaded

Bagley Flat sits inside Tonto National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Saguaro Lake: Boat-access-only camping on Saguaro Lake with a courtesy dock for fishing; the paved launch is at Saguaro Del Norte Recreation Site, 4 miles away by boat. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free
Entrance fee: Saguaro Del Norte boat launch: Tonto Daily Pass $8/vehicle/day ($12 at fee machine); $4 watercraft sticker

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

What's there

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days
Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Generators: Allowed outside quiet hours

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Shade: Shaded
Elevation: 1,500 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: No coverage mapped
T-Mobile: 4G LTE
Verizon: 4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.4 mi away

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Bagley Flat is open year-round .

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Bagley Flat?

No. Bagley Flat is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Bagley Flat?

Camping at Bagley Flat is free.

Is there a separate entrance fee at Bagley Flat?

Yes. The entrance fee is Saguaro Del Norte boat launch: Tonto Daily Pass $8/vehicle/day ($12 at fee machine); $4 watercraft sticker.

Is there drinking water at Bagley Flat?

No. Bagley Flat has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Bagley Flat open?

Bagley Flat is open year-round.

How long can you stay at Bagley Flat?

The stay limit at Bagley Flat is 14 days.

Are generators allowed at Bagley Flat?

Yes, outside quiet hours (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.).

Is there cell service at Bagley Flat?

Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from T-Mobile and Verizon at Bagley Flat. It shows none from AT&T. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.

Who manages Bagley Flat?

Bagley Flat is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Bagley Flat

fishypedia.com · 3 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Saguaro Lake, whose mapped center point is 3 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Saguaro Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 19 miles

Bartlett Lake's mapped center point is 19 miles from Bagley Flat in a straight line. Current water level: Bartlett Lake water level on reservoirfinder.com.