The Underrated Recreation Area In Arizona Where You Can Wild Horses Roam Free

Have you ever seen free-roaming wild horses in Arizona? Tonto National Forest and areas around the Salt River are the most common places to spot these gorgeous wild beasts. One underrated park to see them is found within the Tonto National Forest is Blue Point Recreation Area, and you can certainly spot wild horses roaming free here.

Found within the Tonto National Forest in Fort McDowell, Blue Point Recreation Area is one way to access the Lower Salt River.

While this is a popular river access point for those who wish to go river tubing, it's also a wonderful park to spot wildlife.

In addition to migratory waterfowl that pass through the area in the spring and fall, you may get lucky and spot another species, one that's as beautiful as it is majestic.

While there are only a few hundred wild horses in Arizona, they are certainly easy to spot when they're in the area. Blue Point Recreation Area is one park where you may be able to spot some.

The horses often travel in groups called bands and hang out by the river. You may even find them splashing in the river to cool down on a hot day.

In addition to spotting wild horses, you may want to take a dip in or a float on the Salt River.

Hiking is an option here at Blue Point Recreation Area as well. Why not go for a moderate 4-mile hike along the Blue Point to the Ovens Trail? This is a beautiful area to explore!

Have you ever seen wild horses in Arizona, maybe at Blue Point Recreation Area? We would love to know! To learn more about Blue Point Recreation Area, head to the U.S. Forest Service website.

If you plan on spending some time at Blue Point Recreation Area whether for hiking or tubing on the Lower Salt River, check out the hiking and water gear on the REI website.