Upper Burnt Corral Shoreline Area
This site offers shoreline parking and boat access on Apache Lake. Access via the Apache Trail National Forest Scenic Byway, a scenic mountain road showcasing magnificent bluffs above Apache Lake. Nearby are views of majestic mountains with abundant wildlife.
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | Year Round |
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Restrictions: | Stay limit 14 days, trailers under 22'; total vehicle/trailer length limit 40 feet. |
Closest Towns: | Globe, Spring Creek, Tonto Basin |
Water: | Not Available |
Restroom: | Toilet Buildings |
Passes: | The links below provide additional information on pricing and purchasing information.
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Information Center: | Tonto Basin Ranger District (602)-225-5395 |
General Information
General Notes:State Hwy. 88 is a narrow winding mountain road, with a maximum vehicle length limit of 40 feet. (Not recommended for trailers over 22 feet.)
Directions:
This site is 5 miles south of Roosevelt Dam on the south shoreline of Apache Lake.
From Apache Junction: Drive north on State Hwy. 88 for 39 miles (the last 20 miles of State Hwy. 88 are unpaved) to Forest Road (FR) 52/Upper Burnt Corral Recreation Site. Turn left and continue to site.
From Mesa: Take State Hwy.87/Beeline Highway north for approximately 60 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Turn right onto State Hwy. 188 for 33 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 88. Turn right onto State Hwy. 88, and drive past historic Roosevelt Dam (unpaved) for 5 miles to Forest Road (FR) 52/ Upper Burnt Corral Recreation Site. Turn right and continue to the site.
From the Globe area: Take State Hwy. 188 west for 30 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Turn left onto State Hwy. 88, and continue past historic Roosevelt Dam (unpaved) for 5 miles to Forest Road (FR) 52/ Upper Burnt Corral Recreation Site. Turn right into the site.
View a map of the Roosevelt and Apache Lake Area
SR 88 is currently CLOSED between Fish Point and the Apache Lake Marina, pending repairs by ADOT.
Activities
Campground Camping
Shoreline Camping Area
Lake and Pond Fishing
Apache Lake Fish Species: Rainbow Trout; Largemouth, Smallmouth and Yellow Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish; Walleye
Boating - Motorized
Apache Lake
Boating - Non-Motorized
Apache Lake