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Apache Lake Boat-In Camping

Secluded shoreline locations provide camping away from high-use areas.
Apache Lake offers an outstanding opportunity to view Desert Big Horn Sheep on the cliffs high above its northern shores. Please observe these desert animals from your boat only.
Views of sun-painted canyon walls, magnificent scenery and native wildlife.

 The Basics

Location: Apache Lake
Operator: National Forest Service
Total Sites: Primitive
Pet Policy: Pets must be restrained or on a leash.
Reservation Info: Reservations not accepted
RV Hookups: None
Elevation: 1,900 feet
Season: Year round
Activities: Water Recreation
Sightseeing
Fishing
Hiking
Price: $10
$6 per Vehicle
$4 per Watercraft
Phone: 928-467-3200

 Amenities


  • Fishing
  • Boat Ramp
  • Pets Allowed
At the lake is a full-service marina, food and lodging, public pay phone and the county sheriff’s aid station.

 Some More Things to Know

Be smart when beaching your boat overnight. Lake levels fluctuate because of electrical power generation at the dam.


 Directions

From Apache Junction:
Drive north on State Hwy. 88 for 29 miles to Forest Road (FR) 79/Apache Lake Marina/Resort or 36 miles to FR 183/Burnt Corral Recreation Site. The last 20 miles of State Hwy. 88 are unpaved. Turn left (west) and continue to the lake.

From Mesa:
Take State Hwy. 87 north for approximately 60 miles to the junction of State Hwy. 87 and State Hwy. 188. Turn right (east) and follow State Hwy. 188 for 33 miles until it meets State Hwy. 88. Turn right (south) onto State Hwy. 88 and drive past Roosevelt Dam. Follow unpaved State Hwy. 88 for 6 miles to FR 183/Burnt Corral or 12 miles to FR 79/Apache Lake Marina Resort. Turn right (west) and continue to the lake.

From the Globe area:
Take State Hwy. 188 west for 30 miles to the junction of State Hwy. 88 and State Hwy. 188. Turn onto State Hwy. 88 past the Roosevelt Dam and continue for 6 miles to the unpaved FR 183/Burnt Corral or 12 miles to FR 79/Apache Lake Marina and Resort. Turn right (west) and continue to the lake.



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