Bermuda Flat Shoreline Area

Area Status: Open

Located along the shoreline of central Arizona’s largest lake. This site provides spectacular views of the Sierra Ancha Mountains and Four Peaks Wilderness. The gently sloping shoreline makes this a wonderful water recreation area. There are miles of expansive grassy areas near the shoreline lined with shade-providing mesquite trees.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Closed due to seasonal geese and migratory birds. Closure Order
Operational Hours:	Bermuda Flat has reopened to the public and Cholla Bay is now closed to the public administratively.
Open Season:	February 16 - November 14
Restrictions:	Stay limit 14 days, trailers under 32', pack it in pack it out, lake levels determine amount of spaces available, internal roads are not paved, this area is prone to flash floods. Camp out of flood areas and watch the weather carefully. Rules and regulations are posted on bulletin boards. Please read and observe, Shoreline boat launching. Do not attempt to launch large boats at this site. Seasonal Closure: Closed for wildlife protection Closure Order
Closest Towns:	Roosevelt and Punkin Center
Water:	Not Available
Restroom:	Portable Toilets
Passes:	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.
Information Center:	Tonto Basin Ranger District (602) 225-5395

General Information

Directions:

This site is approximately 7 miles north of Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: Take State Hwy. 87 (Beeline Highway) north for approximately 60 miles to the junction of State Hwy. 87 and State Hwy. 188. Turn right (south) onto State Hwy. 188 and continue for 26 miles to Bermuda Flat.

From the Globe area: Take State Hwy. 188 north for 30 miles to the junction of State Hwy. 88 and State Hwy. 188. Continue north on State Hwy. 188 across the bridge for another six miles to the site. View and download a map.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

There are no designated campsites at this shoreline area, but camping along the shore is allowed.
First come, first served.
High water levels will limit the amount of available shoreline in this area.
Current lake level information can be found on SRP's Daily Water Report.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35725

No. of Sites	3
No. of Accessible sites	3
Hours of Operation:	https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35725
Rental info:	https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35725

Lake and Pond Fishing

Roosevelt Lake Fish Species: Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish

Boating - Motorized

Roosevelt Lake

Launch Ramps

Boat Launch, unpaved

Boating - Non-Motorized

Roosevelt Lake

Launch Ramps

Boat launch, unpaved

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