Lake Pleasant Regional Park - 2

**Location & Access**
Located in Peoria near State Route 74, this access point serves Lake Pleasant's Agua Fria River arm. The site features a 4-lane boat ramp at the north end of the lake with parking for 112 vehicles with boat trailers. Walk-in access is available daily, making it convenient for kayakers and canoeists launching without vehicles.

**Water Conditions & Recreation**
Lake Pleasant is a newly expanded reservoir with 114 miles of shoreline offering diverse paddling opportunities. The Agua Fria River feeds into the lake with an average flow of 109 cubic feet per second and moderate gradient. Paddlers should expect variable water conditions depending on lake level and seasonal flow. The site accommodates both motorized and non-motorized watercraft, including kayak rentals available through local outfitters.

**Amenities & Planning**
Day-use only facility with free access. An accessible parking spot is available. For large groups, pontoon boat rentals are available at the main park entrance, which also features a 10-lane ramp. Contact the park at 602-867-5400 for current conditions, access updates, and any seasonal restrictions, particularly regarding the upper Agua Fria Conservation Area where motorized access may vary.

Saddleback Mountain is a semi-developed recreational target shooting site.  The focused activity at this site is long-range rifle shooting. No pistols, shotguns, or other types of firearms are permitted.  Operating HoursOpen 7 am to sunset. Sites are open for day use only.Sites are closed on Wednesdays for maintenance and cleaning.AmenitiesTargets are fixed steel targets that are not reachable...

Saddleback Mountain is a semi-developed recreational target shooting site.  The focused activity at this site is long-range rifle shooting. No pistols, shotguns, or other types of firearms are permitted.  Operating HoursOpen 7 am to sunset. Sites are open for day use only.Sites are closed on Wednesdays for maintenance and cleaning.AmenitiesTargets are fixed steel targets that are not reachable by the public. You may not bring your own targets to the site. The area includes these amenities:fixed, 24-inch steel targets with developed backstops200-, 300-, 400-, 500- and 700-yard shooting lanesgravel shooting platformgravel parking areaaccessible parking spaceinformation signstrash receptacles Site OccupancyTotal maximum site occupancy at Saddleback Mountain is 25 people.SafetyEmergencies: Call 911RulesYou may only use a site during designated operating hours as posted at each site, listed on the BLM’s website, and consistent with State law.You may not enter a site for any purpose other than activities associated with recreational shooting.Do not enter the hazardous exclusion area.Inside the designated recreation area, you may only discharge a firearm from a designated firing platform towards an authorized target with a developed or designated backstop. Hunting within the recreation area and outside the facility area is permitted under State regulations where consistent with Federal regulations.Never discharge a firearm or any other projectile device when someone is beyond the firing line.Do not exceed the maximum occupancy posted at each site.Keep off all buildings and structures, whether they are occupied or unoccupied.Do not engage in disorderly conduct.Do not leave any personal property unattended.Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult while in a site.You may not use, possess, consume, or be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances as defined by State law, Federal law, or both.Do not shoot at wildlife, livestock, or vegetation.Clean up after yourself and your pets.TargetsThe site has fixed steel targets installed. You may not use your own targets at the site.AmmunitionRifles are restricted to ammunition that is .50 caliber or less. Steel core, armor-piercing, incendiary, and tracer ammunition and paintball equipment is prohibited.More SitesLearn more about the Phoenix-area recreational shooting sites.

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