Butcher Jones: Saguaro Lake
Fort McDowell, Arizona, United States
Butcher Jones is a paddle spot located on Saguaro Lake in Arizona's Fort McDowell area near Phoenix. The lake sits at coordinates 33.57527, -111.51518 and serves as a recreational destination for paddlers in the region.
The site offers a play spot suitable for kayakers and other paddle sport enthusiasts. This designation indicates the area contains features that appeal to paddlers seeking dynamic water conditions or specific recreational opportunities rather than flat, open water paddling.
Saguaro Lake itself is one of Arizona's major reservoirs, created by a dam on the Salt River. The Butcher Jones access point provides an entry to these waters for those based in or visiting the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Fort McDowell location places the spot in the northeastern portion of the greater Phoenix region, making it accessible to local paddlers.