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Orange Peel
Located at the mouth of Tonto Creek and along the shoreline of central Arizona’s largest lake. This site provides spectacular views of the Sierra Ancha and Mazatzal Mountains. Orange Peel is within easy walking distance of the Tonto Creek riparian area, an area rich in both plant and wildlife diversity, especially birds. A rustic, no-frills experience.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Orange Peel is open for Day Use Only. No fires. No camping. No motor boat launching. |
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| Operational Hours: | Orange Peel is open for Day Use Only:
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| Open Season: | January |
| Restrictions: | One day stay limit, no trailers, small boats only, pack it in pack it out, no overnight camping, no boat launching; rules and regulations are posted on the bulletin boards. Please read and observe. The size of this site varies greatly, depending on lake level. When Roosevelt Lake is low, there is plenty of space. When the lake is high, there is little or no space. Parking area is quite small and internal roads are unpaved. |
| Closest Towns: | Roosevelt and Punkin Center |
| Water: | At Roosevelt Marina |
| Restroom: | No designated Restrooms |
| Passes: | No Passes or Fees required for this site. |
| Information Center: | Tonto Basin Ranger District (602) 225-5395 |
General Information
Directions:This site is 9 miles north of Theodore Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: Take the State Hwy. 87/Beeline Highway north for approximately 60 miles to the junction of State Hwy. 87 and State Hwy. 188. Turn right on State Hwy. 188 and drive south for 25 miles to the site.
From the Globe area: Take State Hwy. 188 north for 30 miles to the junction of State Hwy. 88 and State Hwy. 188. Continue on State Hwy. 188 over the bridge for another 9 miles to the site. View and download a map.
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Roosevelt Lake Fish Species: Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish
Picnicking
No facilities, day-use only
Boating - Motorized
Roosevelt Lake, No boat launching.
| Size Restrictions | Small boats only |
| Corrals | Small boats only |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Roosevelt Lake. No boat launching.
| Launch Ramps | Paved boat launch |
| Size Restrictions | Small boats only |
| Corrals | Small boats only |
Alerts & Warnings
- Pine Canyon Restoration Project Area and Trails Temporary Closure Order
- 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
- 03-12-00-23-36 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
Location