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Airplane Flat Campground
Site Open
Airplane Flat campground is in an open stand of mature Ponderosa pine. Canyon Creek is known for its trout fishing. Wildlife includes: Abert squirrel, black bear, mountain lion, elk, turkey and…
Apache Lake Marina & Resort
Site Open
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 Lake Vista
Site Open
Enjoy views of Apache Lake, Goat Mountain, and the Painted Cliffs of the Mazatzal Mountains. If you are lucky, you may see eagles, ospreys, and even red-tailed hawks. From here, the road quickly…
Bachelor Cove Shoreline Area
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Located along the shoreline of central Arizona’s largest lake. The setting is in the Upper Sonoran Desert; Vegetation includes mesquite, cat claw, desert broom, as well as cholla and saguaro cacti,…
Bronco Trailhead
Site Open
Bronco Trailhead is hard to miss with six horse pens in the open-spaced lot. It’s the first stop before heading to Seven Springs. Bronco Trailhead is a favorite among horse owners and leads along…
Cave Creek Trailhead
Site Open
 Cave Creek Trailhead is a must if you’re exploring Seven Springs! The trail is an easy hike along the creek where you can bird watch various species that like to frequent the riparian watershed…
Cholla Bay Shoreline Area
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Located along the shoreline of central Arizona’s largest lake. The setting is in the Upper Sonoran Desert. Vegetation includes mesquite, cat-claw, desert broom, and cholla and saguaro cacti. This…
Colcord Ridge Campground
Site Open
Situated within a mixed forest of Ponderosa pine, white and Douglas fir, Colcord Ridge is a great place to go during the hot summer months. Trout fishing is available -- 5 miles to the east of Canyon…
Crabtree Wash Shoreline Area
Site Open
This site offers shoreline parking and boat access. Access is by the Apache Trail National Forest Scenic Byway, a scenic mountain road. Nearby are views of mountains with abundant wildlife.
Davis Wash Shoreline Area
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 Davis wash is accessible by the Apache Trail National Forest Scenic Byway, a scenic mountain road. Nearby are views of mountains with abundant wildlife. This shoreline offers an abundance of…