Bartlett Lake, Arizona -- Coving out, rafting up

[woolznaz]

Does anyone on here go to Bartlett Lake in AZ? We've been out there a lot this year and are loving it. We usually find a nice cove and just hang out for the day soaking up the sun, the warm water, the scenery, and OK, maybe a beverage or 2 to stay cool.

I doubt if there are many Bartlett Lake boaters on here, but if you are, please chime in if anyone is interested in meeting up, rafting up, anchoring out at Bartlett. If any interest is generated, I'll post a picture of our boat and hope see some of you out there.

Any Bartlett boaters out there????

 

[azlakes]

Re: Bartlett Lake, Arizona -- Coving out, rafting up

Hey boss... its been awhile since we've been out to Bartlett but remember the beauty of the rock formations all around. Fact, last time I launched from that lake it was free. I hear there is a entrance or launch fee now. Howz the lake level these dayz?

 

[woolznaz]

Re: Bartlett Lake, Arizona -- Coving out, rafting up

The fee is not bad. You just have to buy a Tonto Pass (the lake is in the Tonto National Forest) from any of the local gas stations or the ranger station. I recommend getting it from the gas stations as the ranger station is not always open. We have an annual pass, so I cannot remember how much the daily passes are, but they are pretty cheap.

As for the lake level, it's full! The lake looks great and is nice and full. I'm sure they will draw it down some over the summer, but it is great shape.

We'll be out there tomorrow (Sunday, July 4th). If any other iboats folks are out there, we'll be anchored out in a black South Bay pontoon with black double bimini tops. Stop by and say hello.

 

[ScottinAZ]

Re: Bartlett Lake, Arizona -- Coving out, rafting up

last I checked the daily tonto pass was 10 bucks with the watercraft sticker. I also do the yearly thing, soooo much cheaper if you go as often as we do

 

[woolznaz]

Re: Bartlett Lake, Arizona -- Coving out, rafting up

InvaderScott,
That sounds about right for the daily passes. The annual pass makes sense for us too. Sunday was a nice day out there. We tied up with some friends for a while, there was also a nice line of cruisers and wakeboard boats tied up in the same cove for most of the day, and several others anchored solo throughout the cove.

I like seeing that. It makes for good times on the water. If you ever see our black South Bay tri-toon with black bimini tops out there, stop by and say hello or tie up for a while. We are always up for making new friends on the water.

 

[ScottinAZ]

Re: Bartlett Lake, Arizona -- Coving out, rafting up

will do, I normally hail off Saguaro though, Be on the lookout for a baby crap brown old bowrider, and that is probably me

 

[azirish77]

Re: Bartlett Lake, Arizona -- Coving out, rafting up

We absolutely love Bartlett! Great camping right on the water and has not been too busy all summer. We will keep a look out for ya!

 

[woolznaz]

Re: Bartlett Lake, Arizona -- Coving out, rafting up

Thanks guys! Hope to see you out there.

I know it's only Monday, but we will be out at Bartlett this coming weekend, the 17th and/or 18th. Drop by if you see us. We'll be anchored in the black South Bay with black biminis, floating and relaxing.

PM me if you want to meet up, or just stop by if you see us.

 

[74invader]

Re: Bartlett Lake, Arizona -- Coving out, rafting up

we absolutely love bartlett! Great camping right on the water and has not been too busy all summer. We will keep a look out for ya!

bartlett is my favorite lake in az by far. I wish the lake level was up more.