Large reservoir formed by Theodore Roosevelt Dam on the Salt River northeast of Phoenix is the largest lake or reservoir located entirely within the state of Arizona
General Information
Hours:
Open 24 hours for day use and camping
Visitor services and marina hours vary by season—check ahead for specific facility times
Visitor services and marina hours vary by season—check ahead for specific facility times
Fees:
Day-use fee: $10 per vehicle
Camping: $25/night (single site), $50/night (double site)
50% discount available with America the Beautiful Interagency Pass
Camping: $25/night (single site), $50/night (double site)
50% discount available with America the Beautiful Interagency Pass
Pet Policy:
Leashed pets are welcome throughout the recreation area and on trails
Closest cities with hotels:
Globe, AZ (28 mi); Payson, AZ (50 mi)
Seasons:
Best visited in early fall (September–October) for mild weather and fewer crowds; open year-round
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Phoenix, AZ (80 mi): Take AZ-87 N to AZ-188 S and follow signs for Roosevelt Lake; alternatively, take US-60 E to Globe, then head north on AZ-188 for about 28 miles to reach the lake.
Overview
Theodore Roosevelt Lake is the largest lake located entirely within Arizona, a big reservoir about 80 miles northeast of Phoenix in Tonto National Forest, formed by Theodore Roosevelt Dam on the Salt River. It is a popular spot for boating and fishing, with crappie, catfish, and smallmouth and largemouth bass.
Things to Do
- Fishing and boating on the lake
- Arizona Trail: several trailheads are nearby, and the 800-mile trail crosses the lake on the State Route 188 bridge
- Roosevelt Dam: the 357-foot masonry dam, built 1905–1911 and dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt himself, was expanded in 1989–1996 and provides irrigation, water supply, flood control and hydroelectric power
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "WTheodore Roosevelt Lake", and "Theodore Roosevelt Dam", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
