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Recreation Region: Tonto Basin Ranger District

Apache Lake Marina & Resort

Apache Lake Marina is concessionaire operated. See their website for up to date information on services provided, hours, and fees, or call 928-923-6690. Apache Lake Marina is located off the historic Apache Trail (State Route 88), just a few hours from Phoenix or Globe, Arizona. Services and facilities generally include a restaurant, lodging/hotel, boat slips, and more.

Secluded shoreline locations provide camping away from high-use areas. Apache Lake offers an outstanding opportunity to view Desert Big Horn Sheep on the cliffs high above its northern shores. Please observe these desert animals from your boat only. Apache Lake provides magnificent scenery including views of sun-painted canyon walls and native wildlife.

Reservations

General Information

Year round

See Apache Lake Marina's website for up-to-date hours and availability

Restrictions & Information

  • Stay limit 14 days
  • State Hwy. 88 is a narrow winding mountain road, with a maximum vehicle length limit of 40 feet
  • Lake levels fluctuate rapidly because of the pump-back electrical generating system at Horse Mesa Dam
  • Most coves and all recreation sites are “No Wake” areas
  • Please use a portable potty or boat head and properly dispose of wastes
  • Pack it in pack it out!
  • Rules and regulations are posted on bulletin boards. Please read and observe.

Contact Name: Apache Lake Marina & Resort

Contact Phone: (928) 923-6690

Tonto Basin Ranger Station

Address: 28079 N. AZ Highway 188, Roosevelt, AZ 85545
Phone: (602) 225-5395
Hours: Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.) Closed Saturday and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 33.575653

Longitude: -111.253688

Elevation

1,900 Feet

Directions

Apache Lake is formed behind Horse Mesa Dam downstream of Theodore Roosevelt Dam.

From Mesa: Take State Hwy. 87 north for approximately 60 miles to the junction of State Hwy. 87 and State Hwy. 188. Turn right (east) and follow State Hwy. 188 for 33 miles until it meets State Hwy. 88. Turn right (south) onto State Hwy. 88 and drive past Roosevelt Dam. Follow unpaved State Hwy. 88 for 6 miles to FR 183/Burnt Corral or 12miles to FR 79/Apache Lake Marina Resort. Turn right (west) and continue to the lake.

From the Globe area: Take State Hwy. 188 west for 30 miles to the junction of State Hwy. 88 and State Hwy. 188. Turn onto State Hwy. 88 past the Roosevelt Dam and continue for 6 miles to the unpaved FR 183/Burnt Corral or 12 miles to FR 79/Apache Lake Marina and Resort. Turn right (west) and continue to the lake.

Facility and Amenity Information

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Last updated April 7th, 2025