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Access is by Highway 188 or the Apache Trail National Forest Scenic Byway, a scenic mountain road showcasing magnificent bluffs above Apache Lake. Nearby are mountain views and abundant wildlife. There are 82 camp units, picnic tables, toilets, water hydrant, courtesy dock, but no electric hook-ups.
At a Glance
| Fees: | $20/site/night for individual camp unit; $40/site/night for double camp unit; Senior and Access Interagency Pass Holders receive a 50% discount for individual camp units only. |
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| Restrictions: | Stay limit 14 days, pack it in pack it out. State Hwy. 88 is a narrow winding mountain road, with a maximum vehicle length limit of 40 feet. (Not recommended for trailers over 22 feet.) Rules and regulations are posted at all fee station areas. Please read and observe. |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Toilet building (Accessible) |
General Information
Directions:This site is 6 miles south of Roosevelt Dam on the south shoreline of Apache Lake.
From Apache Junction: Drive north on State Hwy. 88 for 38 miles (the last 20 miles of State Hwy. 88 are unpaved) to Forest Road (FR) 183/Burnt Corral Recreation Site. Turn left and continue to site.
From Mesa: Take State Hwy.87/Beeline Highway north for approximately 60 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Turn right onto State Hwy. 188 for 33 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 88. Turn right onto State Hwy. 88, and drive past historic Roosevelt Dam (unpaved) for 6 miles to Forest Road (FR) 183/Burnt Corral Recreation Site. Turn right and continue to the site.
From the Globe area: Take State Hwy. 188 west for 30 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Turn left onto State Hwy. 88, and continue past historic Roosevelt Dam (unpaved) for 6 miles to Forest Road (FR) 183/Burnt Corral Recreation Site. Turn right into the site.
SR 88 is currently CLOSED between Fish Point and the Apache Lake Marina, pending repairs by ADOT.
Activities
Campground Camping
82 camp units, water hydrants, public pay phone, toilets and picnic tables are fully accessible| No. of Sites | 79 |
| Reservation Info | First come, first serve, no reservations |
| No. of Accessible sites | 79 |
RV Camping
Camping all year, Length = 40' max.Lake and Pond Fishing
Apache Lake Fish Species: Rainbow Trout; Largemouth, Smallmouth an Yellow Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish; Walleye
Picnicking
82 camp units with picnic tables, grills, toilets, water hydrant, courtesy dock,, boat launch.
Boating - Motorized
Apache Lake, courtesy dock| Launch Ramps | Paved boat launch |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Apache Lake, Courtesy dock| Launch Ramps | Paved boat launch |
Alerts & Warnings
- 03-12-00-25-02 Horton Fire Emergency Closure Order Revised
- Pine Canyon Restoration Project Area and Trails Temporary Closure Order
- 03-12-02-24-67 Globe Forest Road 287 Area Closure Order
- 03-12-01-24-66 Wildcat Post Fire Recovery Public Safety Closure
- 03-12-04-24-61_East Webber Geronimo Trails_Public Safety Closure
- 03-12-03-24-47_Boulder Fishing Pier Temporary Closure
- Equestrian Users Please Be Aware
- 03-12-06-24-27 Tonto Creek Crossing Road Closures
- 03-12-02-25-01 Pinto Valley Mine Blasting Closure
- 03-12-03-24-64 Bald Eagle Closure Box Bar Order
- 12-16-5R Roosevelt Lake Seasonal Wildlife Closure
- 03-12-01-24-62 Bartlett Lake Quarry Public Safety Closure
- 03-12-00-23-36 Target Type Restrictions Order
- 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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