AZ RANGER Report post Posted August 3, 2015 I am thinking about taking a quick trip to take my son camping and fishing this evening. I have never been to Pleasant or Bartlett. We will be coming from Tucson area and probably not get there until after dark. I would really like to camp along the shore somewhere if that is possible at either lake. Any pointers on where to go and how to access either lake. Not bringing a boat, just a kayak and a float tube. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted August 3, 2015 Bartlett has a couple of pretty nice "beaches" to camp on, on the river end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted August 3, 2015 Bartlet, shore camp at pleasant is not great. I agree head north up toward river Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 3, 2015 If you go to Bartlett watch for snakes and don't let your kid wander off, lots of lion around there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Str8Shot Report post Posted August 3, 2015 I prefer Apache Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ RANGER Report post Posted August 3, 2015 I've been to Apache. I really like it too, but want to try something different. Are the roads around to the north side of Bartlett decent? I'll be in my truck (2500hd) but don't want to bounce around too much of its bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted August 3, 2015 I've been to Apache. I really like it too, but want to try something different. Are the roads around to the north side of Bartlett decent? I'll be in my truck (2500hd) but don't want to bounce around too much of its bad. yes. The roads are good. Follow the signs to the flats. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted August 3, 2015 A little illustration to support oz31p's comment. It's paved until after the parking lot, the beach is long and the sand mostly compact. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ RANGER Report post Posted August 3, 2015 That's a big help guys thanks. Any fees at Bartlett? Tonto pass? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted August 3, 2015 Yup, just a Tonto Pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ RANGER Report post Posted August 4, 2015 Bartlett was awesome! The camping was exactly what I was looking for. Long drive from my house but we had a blast. Fishing was not great but my boy caught a ton of blue gill and green sunfish. Thanks again for the help. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted August 4, 2015 Glad to know You can still have a good tie there. Many good times in the 70's and 80's. Good to see another generation can enjoy it, all be it not to the same extent I'm sure...............BOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
