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Boulder Day Use Area

The Boulder recreation site is located on Canyon Lake just south of the Canyon Lake Marina. Boulder offers a fun get-a-way close to a very popular area during the summer months. At this site, individuals can fish off of the dock or launch a non-motorized boat and paddle in the area. Picnicking units are available with grills, tables, and restrooms. Boulder is perfect for families and friends getting together for a day in the sun.

General Information

Year round

Day use only; no overnight camping allowed

The links below provide additional information on pricing and purchasing information.

Tonto Daily Pass (and Watercraft Sticker, if required). Available at Tonto National Forest Offices and retail vendors (please call for availability).
Tonto Discovery Pass. Available at Tonto National Forest Offices.
Tonto Fee Machine Pass. Please be prepared to pay with DEBIT or CREDIT card.
America the Beautiful Interagency Passes. Available at Tonto National Forest Offices and online at USGS.gov.

Restrictions

No overnight camping. Glass containers are prohibited in the Canyon Lake area. Please use trash receptacles. No motorized watercraft is allowed in Boulder Canyon; follow all buoy markers.

Day Use: $8/vehicle/day
Tonto Fee Machine Pass: $12
Tonto Forest Passes are Honored: $80/annual; $60/senior/access annual

Front view of the Mesa Ranger Station building with a clear sky in the background.

Address: 5140 E Ingram St, Mesa, AZ 85205
Phone: (480) 610-3300
Hours: Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 12:30 p.m.) Passes, permits and products not sold after 4 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 33.531427

Longitude: -111.42531

Directions

This site is 15 miles northeast of Apache Junction on Arizona State Hwy. 88 (Historic Apache Trail). From Mesa take US 60 to the Idaho Road exit. Go north on Idaho Road to State Hwy. 88 and turn right. Prior to reaching the second bridge at the lake on State Hwy. 88; turn right into the site. The entire route is paved with narrow, sharp curves and the traffic is heavy.

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