Lower Salt River

AZ

Tubing and wild horses below Saguaro Lake.

33.550°N 111.600°W1,381 ft
PaddlingSwimming
Flow16cfsUSGS gauge · steady
Today92°FMostly Sunny · low 72°F
Wind5 mphS · NWS

Photo: Z Glyph · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Heads up: Cooler months are quiet on the river. Check flows before you go.

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Quick facts

Type
River
State
Arizona
Elevation
1,381 ft
Boat ramps
None listed
Campgrounds
None listed
Fish species
None recorded

Get on the water

Ramps & rentals

Boat ramps and marinasNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
River trips

Float Lower Salt River with a guide

Guided rafting, kayak and fishing trips. Or bring your own boat and gear.

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Where to stay

Camp near the water

CampgroundsNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
Public sites full?

Private sites nearby

Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.

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Rather sleep indoors?

Cabins and hotels near Lower Salt River

Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.

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No rig? No problem

RV delivered to camp

Some owners will drop a trailer at the campground and pick it up when you leave.

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Off the water

Nearby trails

Lower Salt River Interpretive Trail

USDA Forest Service · USDA Forest Service
· 3.8 mi from the water
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Trailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.

Before you launch

Gas, bait & supplies nearby

Gas and fuel docks

  • Chevron 10180 North Fort Mcdowell Road, Fort Mcdowell
    4.9 mi
  • ShellDiesel 17125 East Shea Boulevard, Fountain Hills · 24/7
    6.6 mi
  • Circle KDiesel 24/7
    6.8 mi

Bait and tackle

  • Gold Dog Tents 3343 North Reseda Circle, Mesa
    8.9 miCall
  • Liar's KornerBait 9529 East Main Street, Mesa · Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 08:00-16:00
    9.4 miCall
  • Bass Addict TackleBait 1075 South Idaho Road, Apache Junction · Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00, Sa 08:00-12:00,11:30-13:00
    10.5 miCall
  • DD26 FishingBait
    12.1 mi

Groceries and ice

  • Circle K 17125 East Shea Boulevard, Fountain Hills · 24/7
    6.6 miCall
  • Shell 2737 North Power Road, Mesa
    7.5 mi
  • AlbertsonsIce 2727 North Power Road, Mesa
    7.5 miCall
  • Bashas'Ice 2864 North Power Road, Mesa
    7.5 mi

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationDump station
    9.2 mi

Ranger stations

  • Lost Dutchman State Park 6109 East Apache Trail, Apache Junction
    9.1 mi
  • Visitor Center
    19.4 mi

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Victory Energy Wellness 3654 North Power Road, Mesa
    6.8 mi
  • Advanced Vein Center 3514 North Power Road, Mesa
    6.8 mi
  • Las Sendas Cardiology 3514 North Power Road, Mesa
    6.9 mi
  • Family Allergy Clinic & Wellness Center 3514 North Power Road, Mesa
    6.9 mi

Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.

Trip planner

Build your weekend

Saturday76°FSunnyWind 0 to 5 mph SW
Sunday80°FSunnyWind 0 to 10 mph NNE

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

How many days
Who's coming
Main thing

Packing list

Don't forget

Photos

Lower Salt River in pictures

Clouds on the Horizon, Lower Salt River, February 2013 - panoramio.jpg
Z Glyph · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Goldfield Path, Lower Salt River, August 2015 - panoramio.jpg
Z Glyph · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Goldfield Rec, Lower Salt River, December 2012 - panoramio.jpg
Z Glyph · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Good to know

Lower Salt River FAQ

Is Lower Salt River stocked with fish?

Yes. The most recent state planting report for Lower Salt River lists X the week of 0001-12-01. Sign up on this page to get an email when it's stocked again.

Is there gas near Lower Salt River?

The closest listed fuel is Chevron, about 4.9 miles from the water.

Where can I buy bait near Lower Salt River?

Bait and tackle nearby: Gold Dog Tents (8.9 mi), Liar's Korner (9.4 mi), Bass Addict Tackle (10.5 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.

Keep exploring

Nearby water

Saguaro Lake4 miCanyon Lake9 miApache Lake16 miBartlett Lake19 mi

Sources: USGS 3DHP, Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.