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Diversion Dam
This site is located on the Upper Salt River area and has five river access points. This site also offers dispersed camping for boaters using the access points.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | All Day |
|---|---|
| Open Season: | January |
| Restrictions: | Stay limit 14 day, trailers under 16', no motor boats allowed. Be sure to put into the river well dowstream from the dam. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RUN THE DAM. |
| Closest Towns: | Globe, Tonto Basin |
| Water: | At Roosevelt Marina / Globe – No water at site. |
| Restroom: | Toilet Building (Accessible) |
| Passes: | No Passes or Fees required for this site. |
| Information Center: | Tonto Basin Ranger District (602) 225-5395 |
General Information
Directions:From Globe: Take State Hwy. 188 west for 13 miles to Hwy. 288 junction. Turn right unto Hwy. 288 and continue for 4 miles to Forest Road (FR) 465. Turn left onto FR 465.
Accessibility:
Toilet building, parking, pedestrian routes, and interpretive vista
Activities
Dispersed Camping
River and Stream Fishing
Fish Species: Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish
Viewing Wildlife
The diverse bird population and abundance of small and large mammals make this an excellent place to observe wildlife. Great blue heron and black-crowed night heron are permanent residents.
Picnicking
Boating - Non-Motorized
Upper Salt River Access Points. Non-Motorized Boats ONLY. Be sure to put non-motorized boats into the river well downstream from the dam. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RUN THE DAM.
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
Location