Roosevelt Lake Visitors Center
Looking to discover the wonders of camping, hiking, boating, and more in an aquatic oasis amidst the Sonoran Desert? Stop by the Roosevelt Lake Visitor Center for area information, maps, passes, permits, and intriguing exhibits. Both Roosevelt and Apache Lakes, as well as the surrounding desert and montane ecosystems, present a variety of wildlife and bird-watching opportunities. A selection of several hundred developed campsites, multiple shoreline areas, and small, isolated, islands and coves offer outstanding opportunities for camping and relaxing.
General Information
Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed all Federal Holidays)
Restrictions
- Most coves and all recreation sites are “No Wake” areas.
- Please use a portable potty or boat head and properly dispose of waste
- Pack it in pack it out!
- Lake levels fluctuate seasonally according to precipitation and irrigation demands.
- Gila County Sheriff’s Office, Arizona Game and Fish Department, and USDA Forest Service enforce lake regulations.
- Rules and regulations are posted on bulletin boards. Please read and observe.
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.
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 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.) Closed Saturday and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Elevation
2,200 Feet
Directions
From Mesa: Take State Hwy. 87 (Beeline Highway) north for about 60 miles to the junction of State Hwy 188. Turn right and follow State Hwy. 188 for 26 miles to the lake. (at mile-marker 242.8)
From Globe area: Take State Hwy. 188 northwest 27 miles to the lake. (at mile-marker 242.8)
Facility and Amenity Information
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
