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Bagely Flat Bagley Flat is notable for its boat access only camping on Saguaro Lake. Camping is allowed at the 10 designated sites with grills and tables provided. This location is fun during the summer months because of the nice grove of mesquite trees that provide and abundance of shade. Bagley Flat also has a courtesy dock for easy fishing.
This site is 35 miles east of Mesa. From Mesa, travel 27 miles north on State Hwy. 87 to Bush Highway/Forest Road (FR) 204 and turn right. Follow FR 204 for 4 miles to the lake. The last 4 miles are by boat. The entire route to the lake is paved. Click Here For Map.
There were a lot of wasps traveling through which made it difficult to stay and the bathrooms were pretty rough. We talked to some people camping there and I guess they got stung a few times which is interesting, especially the fact they decided to stay afterwards.
I have been to this site many time over the years. Sometimes we just stop to let the dogs walk around, other times to have a picnic, and other times to camp. I have taken Scout groups there several times to camp, and then they fished from the dock. Years past, our nickname for the place was Fly Creek, because of all the flies. We still call it that, but I haven't been bothered by flies there in years.
There is a bathroom there. The original one burned down and they finally replaced it. It is two latrines (non flushing), so take your normal precautions with them.
It was a great little place stop they had restrooms. It look like they had picnic areas but I was boating and was only there for a few minutes.
Great spot to dock and let the dogs out for a bit. Restrooms on site but didn't bother using them. Can only imagine the condition haha Would love to come back and camp a night or so. Til next time!
