Waterways:
Apache Lake
Tonto National Forest

As the most difficult lake of the Salt River lakes to access, Apache Lake is also the least used. The lake is located along State Route 88, the historic Apache Trail. This section of the Apache Trail is not paved. This long snaking river passes through a narrow rock canyon covering more than 2,500 acres. There are shady areas along the lake's shoreline for beaching boats and camping. There is a marina with docks near the eastern end of the lake.

Acres: 2,568
Elevation: 1900 feet
Average Depth: 240 feet
Camping: Yes
Boat Launch: Yes
Motor: Any size
Fishing: Yes - with license
Water-skiing: Yes
Marina: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Winter Freeze: No
Access Road: Gravel

Sunrise over Apache Lake as seen from Reevis Ranch Trailhead.

For more information about Apache Lake call, or visit online, the following contacts.

Apache Lake Resort
Tel. (520) 467-2511

SRP Customer Information Center
1505 N. Project Dr.
Tempe, AZ
Telephone: (602) 236-8888
Office Hours: 8a.m. - 6p.m. (M - F)

SRP - Apache Lake Water Operations
http://www.srpnet.com

Tonto National Forest
Tonto Basin Ranger District
HC02 PO Box 4800
Roosevelt, AZ 85545
Tel. (520) 467-3200
Online:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto

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