Butcher Jones Beach, which can be reached by a road a few miles north of Saguaro del Norte, features swimming, picnic and restroom facilities. We made a lot of memories there, but it was not a good place for us anymore. The site was easy to find, and my family of 6 arrived at 7:30 a.m. to find the beach area with only 3 families. Because this area sees a lot of traffic, it’s no Is there any sandy beaches here? Hello, we are the Butcher Jones horses, we have moved. Butcher Jones OHV Trail [CLOSED] is a 16.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Fort McDowell, Arizona that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. From Apache Junction, take either the Bush Highway or Usery Pass Road to North Bush Highway. Continue past the turn off for the Marina and the boat launch. Click on any state to see what's available. Turn right onto Butcher Jones Beach Road and Park at the Recreation Site. Our 1st trip to Butcher Jones was a complete bust for Father's Day. We also stopped at Butcher Jones beach because we saw from afar and we hated it!
87 for 27 miles. We went to Lake Saguaro today and couldn't find a good spot to cliff dive. It is open all year (no fees). On any hot summer day at Butcher Jones Beach, it is tricky to manage your way between a thousand people, loose dogs, coolers and barbecues, if you want to reach the cool water. The Butcher Jones Hiking Trail winds around the northern edge of the lake, passing through a surprising mix of terrains. At Butcher Jones, Mesquite trees provide welcome natural shade to picnic units. We also have the following visitor guides in Arizona. Bagley Flat Campground (30 spaces) is about four miles from the dam but is accessible only by boat. Our old address is Butcher Jones beach. The trail is primarily used for ohv/off road driving and is accessible year-round. We have gone to Canyon Lake in the past and went cliff diving around "Eagle's Nest"...is there any more places? It was so crowded with people there, and we had a hard time getting to the water and staying safe. 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