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Butcher Jones Beach Site
Tourist attraction · Fort McDowell, Arizona
Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Aguila Valley; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River and other areas.
- An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Aguila Valley; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River and other areas.
- No live water-temperature reading for this spot.
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Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Aguila Valley; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River and other areas.
- An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Aguila Valley; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River and other areas. — NWS Phoenix AZ
- No live water-temperature reading for this spot.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Butcher Jones Beach Site?
- Butcher Jones Beach Site is a tourist attraction in Fort McDowell, Arizona.
- Can you swim at Butcher Jones Beach Site?
- Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Aguila Valley; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River and other areas. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Butcher Jones Beach Site rated?
- Butcher Jones Beach Site in Fort McDowell, Arizona has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 196 reviews.
- What amenities does Butcher Jones Beach Site have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Butcher Jones Beach Site include camping-nearby.
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- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
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Location & Contact
3 E Butcher Jones Beach Rd, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264
Fort McDowell, Arizona 85264
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