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| - As an avid boater who frequents all the lakes in this area, I am a little disappointed with Saguaro lake, and the Tonto National forest folks in general - The reason.....Trash! Yes, I know this is not the "lake's fault", but it does degrade the scenery and overall "experience" of Saguaro lake as a whole.
The worst areas (in my opinion) are the areas that are accessable by boat only - The Bagley flat campground area is particularly nasty. Many of the remote coves are litter-strewn as well.
I have discussed my concerns with the Mesa Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest, and I have even gone so far as to volunteer to help clean up. Unfortunately, I was told that I could not go to the remote areas with my boat and clean-up - A liability issue?
Anyway, it is a shame that areas of the lake are nasty - It is a bigger shame that apparently nothing can be done about it.
The restaurant is "average", parking at the lake can be horrible on the weekends, and since it is one of the closest lakes in the area, it can be inundated with crazy people.
Canyon Lake is better, and Roosevelt Lake is MUCH better, but a bit of a drive.
Happy Boating!
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