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Mesa Ranger District
The Mesa Ranger District is located north and east of the town of Apache Junction, and consists of approximately 430,000 acres (approximately 170,000 hectares) of Desert, Semi-desert Grassland, Chaparral, Pinyon-Juniper types of vegetation as well as a small area of Ponderosa Pine. The very popular Lower Salt River, Saguaro Lake and Canyon Lake are located on this district. Mesa Ranger District is notable for its extremely popular water activities. Saguaro Lake and Canyon Lake provide an excellent opportunity to use both motorized and non-motorized boats. The Salt River that cuts through the Mesa Ranger District is the home of Arizona’s famous Salt River Tubing. During summer months, this district is very populated because of the close proximity to the busy city and easy access to fun recreation opportunities.
Contact Information:
Address: 5140 E. Ingram St., Mesa, Arizona 85205
Phone: (480) 610-3300
Fax: (480) 610-3346
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Mesa Ranger District
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Mesa Ranger District
- Bagley Flat Campground and Boat Dock
- The Point Boat Dock, Campground and Picnic Area
- Tortilla Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Mesa Ranger District
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Mesa Ranger District
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Mesa Ranger District
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Mesa Ranger District
- Acacia Day Use Area
- Bagley Flat Campground and Boat Dock
- Boulder Day Use Area
- Boulder Recreation Site
- Butcher Jones Day Use Area
- Canyon Lake
- Laguna Day Use and Motorized Boat Launch
- Palo Verde Day Use and Motorized Boat Launch
- Peregrine Point
- Saguaro Del Norte Day Use & Motorized Boat Launch
- Saguaro Lake
- The Point Boat Dock, Campground and Picnic Area
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Mesa Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Mesa Ranger District
- Alder Creek Trail 82
- Alder Saddle Trail 81
- Ballantine Trail 283
- Black Mesa Trail 241
- Bluff Spring Trail 235
- Boulder Canyon Trail 103
- Brown's Trail 133
- Bull Pass Trail 129
- Butcher Jones Trail 463
- Cane Spring Trail 77
- Cavalry Trail 239
- Coffee Flat Trail 108
- Cornucopia Trail 86
- Dutchman's Trail 104
- Fire Line Trail 118
- Four Peaks Trail 130
- Frog Tanks Trail 112
- Hieroglyphic Trail 101
- Hoolie Bacon Trail 111
- Jacob's Trail 58
- Little Saddle Mountain Trail 244
- Lower Soldier Camp Trail 84
- Pass Mountain Loop Trail 282
- Peralta Trail 102
- Peter's Trail 105
- Pine Creek Loop Trail 280
- Plow Saddle Trail 287
- Prospector's Trail 57
- Reavis Gap Trail 117
- Reavis Valley Trail 109
- Red Tanks Trail 107
- Rogers Canyon Trail 110
- Saddle Mountain 91
- Second Water Trail 236
- Siphon Draw Trail 53
- Slate Creek Divide Loop
- Soldier Camp Trail 83
- Terrapin Trail 234
- Thicket Spring Trail 95
- Treasure Loop Trail 56
- Two Bar Ridge Trail 119
- Whiskey Spring Trail 238
- Wind Cave Trail 281
- Woodbury Trail 114
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Mesa Ranger District
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Mesa Ranger District
- Alder Creek Trail 82
- Alder Saddle Trail 81
- Ballantine Trail 283
- Black Mesa Trail 241
- Brown's Trail 133
- Bull Pass Trail 129
- Cane Spring Trail 77
- Cavalry Trail 239
- Coffee Flat Trail 108
- Cornucopia Trail 86
- Dutchman's Trail 104
- Four Peaks Trail 130
- Hieroglyphic Trail 101
- Hoolie Bacon Trail 111
- Jacob's Trail 58
- Little Saddle Mountain Trail 244
- Lower Soldier Camp Trail 84
- Peter's Trail 105
- Pine Creek Loop Trail 280
- Plow Saddle Trail 287
- Reavis Valley Trail 109
- Saddle Mountain 91
- Second Water Trail 236
- Siphon Draw Trail 53
- Soldier Camp Trail 83
- Terrapin Trail 234
- Thicket Spring Trail 95
- Two Bar Ridge Trail 119
- Whiskey Spring Trail 238
- Woodbury Trail 114
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Mesa Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Mesa Ranger District
- Acacia Day Use Area
- Bagley Flat Campground and Boat Dock
- Blue Point Day Use Area
- Boulder Day Use Area
- Butcher Jones Day Use Area
- Goldfield Day Use Area
- Granite Reef Day Use Area
- Laguna Day Use and Motorized Boat Launch
- Palo Verde Day Use and Motorized Boat Launch
- Pebble Beach Day Use Area
- Phon D Sutton Day Use Area
- Raccoon Bluff Day-Use Area
- Saguaro Del Norte Day Use & Motorized Boat Launch
- Sheeps Crossing Day Use Area
- The Point Boat Dock, Campground and Picnic Area
- Tortilla Campground
- Water Users Day Use Area
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Mesa Ranger District
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Mesa Ranger District
- Bagley Flat Campground and Boat Dock
- Canyon Lake
- Laguna Day Use and Motorized Boat Launch
- Palo Verde Day Use and Motorized Boat Launch
- Saguaro Del Norte Day Use & Motorized Boat Launch
- Saguaro Lake
- The Point Boat Dock, Campground and Picnic Area
- Tortilla Campground
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Mesa Ranger District
- Acacia Day Use Area
- Bagley Flat Campground and Boat Dock
- Blue Point Day Use Area
- Boulder Day Use Area
- Butcher Jones Day Use Area
- Canyon Lake
- Goldfield Day Use Area
- Granite Reef Day Use Area
- Laguna Day Use and Motorized Boat Launch
- Palo Verde Day Use and Motorized Boat Launch
- Pebble Beach Day Use Area
- Phon D Sutton Day Use Area
- Raccoon Bluff Day-Use Area
- Saguaro Del Norte Day Use & Motorized Boat Launch
- Saguaro Lake
- Salt River Canyon Wilderness Permit
- Sheeps Crossing Day Use Area
- The Point Boat Dock, Campground and Picnic Area
- Tortilla Campground
- Water Users Day Use Area
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Mesa Ranger District
- Acacia Day Use Area
- Blue Point Day Use Area
- Butcher Jones Day Use Area
- Goldfield Day Use Area
- Pebble Beach Day Use Area
- Phon D Sutton Day Use Area
- Raccoon Bluff Day-Use Area
- Saguaro Del Norte Day Use & Motorized Boat Launch
- Sheeps Crossing Day Use Area
- Water Users Day Use Area
Tubing
Areas for Tubing at Mesa Ranger District
Alerts & Warnings
- 03-12-02-24-44 Wood Fire Closure Order
- 03-12-00-24-43 West Fire Emergency Closure
- 03-12-03-24-41 Sand Stone Post Fire Recovery Public Safety Closure
- Equestrian Users Please Be Aware
- 03-12-06-24-27 Tonto Creek Crossing Road Closures
- 03-12-03-24-13 State Route 88 FishCreek Closure
- 03-12-01-22-26 Rattlesnake Cove Recreation Fishing Dock Closure
- 03-12-00-23-36 Target Type Restrictions Order
- Amended - Apache Lake Closure - Lower Burnt Corral Campground remains closed
- Bald Eagle Seasonal Closures
- Occupancy and Use Restrictions
- Update on State Route 88 (Apache Trail) - August 18, 2021
- Redmond Fire Road Closure
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