The Point Campground
Open year-round. Boat access only. No fees. 14-day stay limit. Note: Canyon Lake will be closed for approximately 16 weeks starting September 16, 2026 for dam safety inspections and maintenance.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device in effective working order.
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits: Using any type of vehicle that does not comply with an applicable state law.Using a road for commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization.Operating a vehicle in violation of speed, load,…
Mesquite Campground Post Fire Recovery Closure for Public Health & Safety
Mesquite Campground closed due to post fire recovery.
Roosevelt Lake, Cottonwood Cove Area Closure for Public Health and Safety
Cottonwood Cove in Roosevelt Lake closed. Picnic site still open.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Order
Stage 1 Fires Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Order effective May 15, 2026 at 8 a.m.
Vehicle Restrictions in Fossil Creek Wild & Scenic River Permit Area
Motor vehicles are prohibited in the Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River area.
Upper & Lower Tonto Creek Campgrounds and Horton Creek Trailhead Parking Area Temp. Closure Order
Due to the construction of a new Tonto Creek bridge Upper and Lower Creek Campgrounds are closed until construction is completed. Additionally, Horton Creek Trailhead parking area is closed until construction is completed. An alternate route to Horton Creek Trail will be available from Derrick…
Pinto Valley Mine Blasting Area Closure - Extension for Public Health & Safety
Due to blasting in the Pinto Valley Mine area on the Globe Ranger District areas near the mine are closed for public safety.
Box Bar Seasonal Eagle Closure
December 1, 2024, at 12 p.m. and will remain in effect seasonally each year from December 1 through June 30, until June 30, 2026, at 12 p.m.
Fossil Creek Non-Permit Seasonal Camping, Fire and Glass Prohibition (October 2- March 31)
Details below.
Fossil Creek Prohibitions and FR 708 Closure During Permit Season (April 1–October 1)
Please refer to the Coconino National Forest website for information regarding the closure of Forest Road (FR) 708, parking restrictions, and prohibitions on glass containers, camping, and campfires at the Fossil Creek Wild & Scenic River during permit season from April 1-October 1. The four-mile…
About
The Point Campground provides a remote camping experience accessible only by boat on Canyon Lake, part of the Salt River chain of lakes in Arizona's Tonto National Forest. Located a few miles up-channel from the main lake access points, this small site has just three designated camp units that also serve as picnic sites for day users. A courtesy dock makes it popular with boaters and anglers. Facilities are minimal but include the only toilet on the upper portion of Canyon Lake. There is no potable water, no trash collection, and no fire rings. Campers must bring adequate water supplies and pack out all garbage. Picnic tables are provided at the sites. Access requires a Tonto Daily Pass with Watercraft Sticker or a Tonto Discovery Pass. Glass containers are prohibited in the Canyon Lake area. A 14-day stay limit applies, and quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The route to Canyon Lake via Highway 88 (the historic Apache Trail) is paved but features narrow, sharp curves with heavy traffic.
Directions
17 miles northeast of Apache Junction on Arizona State Highway 88 (historic Apache Trail). From Mesa, take US 60 to the Idaho Road exit, go north on Idaho Road to Highway 88 and turn right. After crossing the first bridge at the lake, watch for the Palo Verde Recreation Site sign. The route is paved with narrow, sharp curves and heavy traffic. The last 3 miles to The Point are by boat only.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (480) 610-3300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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