Bartlett Lake is the closest lake to the Phoenix area on the Verde River. It is 22 miles east of Carefree. Upper Bartlett Lake, Rattlesnake and South Cove recreation sites provide areas for camping with trailers, picnicking, fishing and boating and are open year-round. The Jojoba Boating Site provides a paved launching ramp, except during low water levels. A new marina facility, which provides a variety of services, is available. The road to Bartlett is paved.

Recreation - Recreational activities include fishing, boating and camping.

Climate - Temperatures range from lows near 25 degrees F. in the months of December and January to highs that may exceed 115 degrees F. from July through September. Precipitation generally ranges from 2 to 8 inches per year.



Directions

Distance from Tucson: 4 hours
Distance from Phoenix: 41 miles from downtown Phoenix, 17 miles northeast of Carefree

Directions: Bartlett Lake is northeast of Phoenix about 48 miles from downtown 17 miles northeast of Carefree.

Bartlett Lake is home to 5 species of fish:
Bluegill - Catfish - Crappie - Largemouth Bass - Smallmouth Bass