Bush Highway access provides a recreational gateway to the lower Salt River near its confluence with the Verde River, offering opportunities for paddling, fishing, and tubing. The access point is located along the scenic Bush Highway (a 15.

2-mile route through Tonto National Forest), with the Blue Point Bridge serving as a traditional starting location for tubing trips down the river.

This area also supports hiking, mountain biking, and ATV use, making it a popular multi-use recreation destination just outside the Phoenix metro area.