Palo Verde Day Use and Motorized Boat Launch

Area Status: Open

Palo Verde is a boat launching site near the beautiful Canyon Lake. Palo Verde allows users to picnic, fish, and enjoy general boating activities in one of Arizona’s most scenic reservoirs. Recreationalists can enjoy the day around the water during a hot summer to cool off, photograph the gorgeous surrounding mountains, or try to catch some of our native Arizona fish at the water’s edge.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Day Use Only
Open Season:	Year round
Restrictions:	Stay limit 1 day, only boat trailers under 28', glass containers are prohibited at Canyon Lake area. No drinking water available. On most weekends and holidays, April-October, Canyon Lake reaches its maximum boating capacity early in the day and no additional boats are allowed in. Be prepared for delays in boat access during summer weekends. Arrange for boat sanitation pump-out at Canyon Lake Marina (480) 944-6504.
Closest Towns:	Apache Junction, Canyon Lake Marina
Water:	Not Available
Restroom:	Vault toilets (Accessible)
Passes:	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. America the Beautiful Pass. Available at Tonto National Forest Offices and online at USGS.gov. Tonto Fee Machine Pass. Nearest fee machine location is Palo Verde. Debit or credit only.
Information Center:	Mesa Ranger District (480)-610-3300

General Information

Directions:

This site is 14 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. After crossing the first bridge at the lake, watch for the Palo Verde sign and turn left into the site. The entire route is paved with narrow, sharp curves and traffic is heavy. View and download a map.