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Phone
Phone:
480-610-3300
Phone:
602-236-5929
Address
Mesa Ranger Station
5140 East Ingram Street
Mesa, AZ 85205
Basics
Location:
About 45 miles east of Phoenix
Size:
950 acres
Elevation:
1660 feet
Season:
Year round
Canyon Lake is the smallest of the Salt River Projects lakes. The lake is 45 miles east of Phoenix and a popular spot for swimming and boating. It has a designated swimming site and a pair of boating ramps. The three recreation sites at the lake -- Acacia Picnic Site, the Palo Verde Recreation Site and the Boulder Creek Recreation Site -- are open year round and available at no charge.

The Canyon Lake Marina and Campground is open year-round offering a variety of marina services, food, a beach area, and 46 spaces. Located nearby is a Maricopa County Sheriffs aid station. Two miles from the resort is the Tortilla Campground with 77 spaces. Open October through April, the campground offers individual units with water and sewer hook-ups. A fee is charged for use.

For fishermen, Canyon Lake offers walleye, largemouth bass, yellow bass, rainbow trout, bluegill, channel catfish and crappie. Seclusion-seeking boaters can travel three miles up the lake, between steep cliffs, to the Point Campground. It is open all year at no charge, but has only three units.

Tour Companies

Wakemakers
  • Arizona Lakes
  • Boating
  • 480-440-3584

Wakemakers Wakemakers is a one stop shop for all your wakeboard boat rental needs. From all the latest gear to wakeboard lessons, Wakemakers has the most competitive prices around. We currently offer a 2008 Centurion Enzo SV240 that seats up to 16 people, by far the largest and greatest value boat rental in the valley.

Invert Sports
  • AZ, CA, NV & UT Lakes
  • Boating
  • 801-830-8864

Invert Sports Invert Sports offers brand new competition MasterCraft wakeboard and water ski boat rentals and charter, Jet ski-PWC-and wave runner rental. Hyperlite water sports equipment rentals. Lessons to wakeboard, water ski, wake skate, wake surf, knee board, air chair, tube and more are avalible. Invert Sports services all lakes and reservoirs in Utah, Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, and Colorado.

Jet Action Rentals
  • Phoenix Area
  • Boating
  • 480-966-3696

Jet Action Rentals BE A PART OF THE ACTION THIS SUMMER!
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Arizona Outdoor Fun Rentals
  • Phoenix - Scottsdale
  • Jeep/Other Offroad, ATV Tours, Boating, Tubing, Offroad Touring
  • 602-400-2445

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Setting the standard for customer service.
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The Hookup Outfitters AZ
  • Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona, Flagstaff, White Mountains
  • Fishing
  • 623-412-3474

The Hookup Outfitters AZ We offer guided fishing trips on the majestic desert lakes surrounding Phoenix and Scottsdale, such as Lake Pleasant, Saguaro, Canyon, and Bartlett. We also offer guided fly fishing tours for Rainbow, Brown, and Apache trout to the gorgeous lakes and streams of Sedona, the Mogollan Rim, and the White Mountains.

FireFox WaterSports
  • All Arizona Lakes
  • Boating
  • 480-652-5522

FireFox WaterSports FireFox WaterSports is a premier wakeboard boat rental and charter service out of Chandler, Arizona. With competitive rates, high-end wakeboarding boats and Hyperlite equipment, businesses and individuals can look forward to an exciting and affordable day on the lake.

ProLine Wakesports
  • CA, AZ, UT & NV
  • Boating
  • 480-707-WAKE (9253)

ProLine Wakesports We offer complete boat charter and rental services- featuring luxury Malibu ski and wakeboard boats. Every boat comes fully stocked, with only the best equipment from Liquid Force, Hyperlite, and Malibu. Tow the boat to the lake of your choice or have us deliver it for you. We offer many services to make your vacation to the lake uncomplicated, such as delivery, launch and retrieval, food services, lessons, and total vacation packages.

Fish:
Bass
Largemouth Bass
Catfish
Bluegill
Crappie
Walleye
Rainbow Trout
Location:
About 45 miles east of Phoenix
Size:
950 acres
Elevation:
1660
Season:
Year round
Water Access:
Boat launching sites are available at Laguna and Palo Verde, as well as Canyon Lake Marina.
Camping Info
Camping is available at Canyon Lake Marina and Laguna Boating Site, and near Palo Verde Boating Site
Additional Details:

Canyon Lake has 28 miles of shoreline and is 10 miles long.

There is a cost of $6.00 per vehicle and $4.00 per watercraft, per day to boat Canyon Lake. Golden Age/Golden Access passes receive half off. Contact the Mesa Ranger Station about permits.

Be sure to go early to Canyon Lake on weekends and holidays, from April through October. The lake usually reaches capacity in the morning. On summer weekends in general, even in the morning, expect delays to reach boat access points.

Note that LaBarge Cove (which is south of Highway 88's second bridge) is closed to all motorized watercraft. The lake's upper neck is closed to waterskiing.

Group events require a permit. Contact the Mesa Ranger Station. For lake tour boat trips, call 480-827-9144. To check Canyon Lake's water level, call Salt River Project at 602-236-5929.

Keep in mind that the direction of travel on the lake is counter-clockwise.

Picnic areas are available at Canyon Lake Marina and Laguna Boating Site and near Palo Verde Boating Site.

Water Features
  • Boat Ramp
  • Toilets
  • Swimming Beach
  • Stocked Fish
  • Fishing Pier
  • Picnic Areas
  • Campground
Water Activities
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Water Skiing
Water Services
  • Boat Rentals
  • Fuel Available
  • Motorboat Rentals
  • Restaurant
  • Rowboat Rentals
Basic Directions
There is only one way to Canyon Lake - the scenic Apache Trail (Highway 88) from Apache Junction. The 15 miles to the lake are fully paved and wind through some of the most colorful desert scenery in central Arizona. Drive with care - there are many sharp turns.

Laguna Boating Site and Palo Verde Boating Site are both accessible from this road. Canyon Lake Marina is located at 16802 N.E. Highway 88.

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