Granite Reef Day Use Area
Area Status: Open
Granite Reef picnicking site is the closest site to Mesa. Because of its proximity to a major city, Granite Reef is very popular. Sitting next to the Lower Salt River, Granite Reef offers the ability to launch non-motorized boats along with shoreline fishing. This riparian area is outstanding for bird watching for warblers, shore birds and spring and fall migratory fowl. Fishermen use this area year-round.
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | Day Use Only |
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Open Season: | Year round |
Restrictions: | Stay limit 1 day, No trailers, no motor boats allowed, day use only. No glass containers. Pets must be on a leash. |
Closest Towns: | Mesa, Lower Salt River Recreation |
Water: | Not Available |
Restroom: | Vault toilets (accessible) |
Passes: | The links below provide additional information on pricing and purchasing information.
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Information Center: | Mesa Ranger District (480) 610-3300 |
General Information
Directions:This site is located 14 miles northeast of Mesa. From Mesa, travel 7 miles east on the Superstition Freeway (US 60) to Power Road/Bush Highway/Forest Road (FR) 204 and turn north. Follow Bush Highway for 7 miles to the site. This is the first site next to the river coming from the west on Bush Highway. View and download a map.
Activities
River and Stream Fishing
Fish Species: Rainbow Trout; Largemouth, Smallmouth and Yellow Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish; Walleye; Tilapia
Picnicking
12 picnic units with tables & grillsNo. of Sites | 12 |
No. of Accessible sites | 12 |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Alerts & Warnings
- November 2 - Four Peaks Temporary Recreational Shooting Closure
- 03-12-04-24-61_East Webber Geronimo Trails_Public Safety Closure
- 03-12-04-24-04 Colcord Campground Public Safety Closure
- 03-12-03-24-52 Forest Road 287 Area Closure
- 03-12-03-24-47_Boulder Fishing Pier Temporary Closure
- 03-12-01-24-45 Wildcat Reduction Closure Order
- Equestrian Users Please Be Aware
- 03-12-06-24-27 Tonto Creek Crossing Road Closures
- 03-12-01-24-62 Bartlett Lake Quarry Public Safety 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