Riverside Campground (AZ)
Rio Verde, Arizona · 1,608 ft · In Tonto National Forest
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At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,608 ft (490 m)1,608 ft490 m
Sites1
Riverside Campground (AZ) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 3 staff entries left out.
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About
Overview
Riverside Campground offers more peace and tranquility than the busier recreation sites at Bartlett Lake. With the campground’s proximity to water, fisherman and avid water recreationalists enjoy this spot all year long. There are designated grills, fire rings and picnic tables where families can enjoy the day together along the river, not far from the dam. Keep a look out for fish jumping along the river!
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Camping passes can also be purchased at a Tonto Fee Machine Pass. $16 per site, per night. Nearest fee machine location is at the Cave Creek Ranger Station.
From Overture Maps Foundation — Places and Recreation.gov · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Riverside Campground (AZ): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny74°55°
- ThuSunny84°64°
- FriMostly Sunny, 7% chance of rain82°61°
- SatChance Rain Showers, 30% chance of rain75°59°
- SunSunny, 1% chance of rain81°62°
Nearby camping
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Public Land · under 100 ft · Rio Verde
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Public Land · 3.7 mi · Rio Verde
Sb Cove
Public Land · 4.4 mi · Rio Verde
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Rio Verde share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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