USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Apache Lake Boat Access
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- No
- Elevation
- 2,093 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BURNT CORRAL (NFSR 183) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
- Nearest town
- Tonto Basin and Globe, AZ
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Apache Lake was formed in 1927 when the Horse Mesa Dam was completed. Outstanding trout and warm-water fishing. Wet winters bring a profusion of spring flowers. This lake is set among sun-painted canyon walls, which form scenic backdrops to the lake itself. Both Non-motorized and Motorized boating are allowed at Apache Lake. During the summer months Apache Lake is very popular for the cool water and beautiful scenery. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 40° | 28° | 78° | 2 of 11 |
| February | 67° | 42° | 26° | 84° | 4 of 11 |
| March | 72° | 46° | 34° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 82° | 54° | 41° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 90° | 67° | 53° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 102° | 75° | 62° | 114° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 105° | 82° | 74° | 112° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 100° | 78° | 68° | 111° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 98° | 73° | 63° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 86° | 59° | 48° | 100° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 77° | 50° | 35° | 88° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 68° | 41° | 31° | 79° | 1 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Grapevine 135 · 9.3 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 190 trails in Tonto National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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