Orange Peel

Area Status: Open

Located at the mouth of Tonto Creek and along the shoreline of central Arizona’s largest lake. This site provides spectacular views of the Sierra Ancha and Mazatzal Mountains. Orange Peel is within easy walking distance of the Tonto Creek riparian area, an area rich in both plant and wildlife diversity, especially birds. A rustic, no-frills experience.

Orange Peel

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Orange Peel is open for Day Use Only. No fires. No camping. No motor boat launching.
Operational Hours:	Orange Peel is open for Day Use Only: No fires No camping No motor boat launching
Open Season:	January
Restrictions:	One day stay limit, no trailers, small boats only, pack it in pack it out, no overnight camping, no boat launching; rules and regulations are posted on the bulletin boards. Please read and observe. The size of this site varies greatly, depending on lake level. When Roosevelt Lake is low, there is plenty of space. When the lake is high, there is little or no space. Parking area is quite small and internal roads are unpaved.
Closest Towns:	Roosevelt and Punkin Center
Water:	At Roosevelt Marina
Restroom:	No designated Restrooms
Passes:	No Passes or Fees required for this site.
Information Center:	Tonto Basin Ranger District (602) 225-5395

General Information

Directions:

This site is 9 miles north of Theodore Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: Take the State Hwy. 87/Beeline Highway north for approximately 60 miles to the junction of State Hwy. 87 and State Hwy. 188. Turn right on State Hwy. 188 and drive south for 25 miles to the site.

From the Globe area: Take State Hwy. 188 north for 30 miles to the junction of State Hwy. 88 and State Hwy. 188. Continue on State Hwy. 188 over the bridge for another 9 miles to the site. View and download a map.