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Waterways: The Salt River begins high in the White Mountains of northeastern Arizona. The river is formed by the confluence of the Black and White Rivers. This stretch of waterway, from the confluence to the Roosevelt Dam passes through the Fort Apache Indian Reservation and the Tonto National Forest making its way down to Roosevelt Lake. One of the most popular activities on the Upper Salt is whitewater rafting in the majestic Salt River Canyon. The canyon is located within the Fort Apache Reservation, and there are a few outfitters who offer excursions down the river. During snow run off in spring the Upper Salt River can produce as high as Class Four rapids.
Further down the river is Roosevelt Lake, the largest lake once considered the largest man made lake in the world. Recreational opportunities at Roosevelt Lake include swimming, camping, boating, fishing, picnicking, and sight seeing. Temperatures in the Tonto Basin area range from the low 20's in winter to around 115 degrees in summer. See a separate listing for Roosevelt Lake under "Attractions".
Acres: NA For further information about the attractions described above please visit the links below. Fort Apache Indian
Reservation SRP Customer
Information Center Tonto National Forest Roosevelt Lake: Lower Salt River
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