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Acacia Day Use Area

The drive from Apache Junction offers magnificent vistas of the Superstition Mountains, Salt River Canyon and Canyon Lake. The waters of scenic Canyon Lake wash against a gentle swimming beach at Acacia. Acacia is adjacent to Palo Verde Boating Site. Unique Sonoran Desert vegetation surround Acacia. The waters of this scenic lake wash against multi-hued cliffs. Acacia is a pleasant escape from the heat of the Valley. There are 40 day-use sites with ramadas, picnic tables, and grills. Entry is closed when the site is full.

Reservations

General Information

Year round

Day Use Only

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, no trailers, day use only. Glass containers are prohibited at this lake.

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: 33.53687038

Longitude: -111.4316991

Directions

This site is 13.5 miles northeast of Apache Junction on Arizona State Hwy. 88 (historic Apache Trail). From Mesa, take US Highway 60 to the Idaho Road exit and go north to State Hwy. 88 and turn right. After crossing the first bridge at the lake, watch for the entrance on the left. Turn left into the site. The entire route is paved, and has narrow, sharp curves; heavy traffic. View and download a map.