What you need to know.LAKE OVERVIEW
Travel
Hard
60 miles from Downtown Phoenix. Narrow, cliff-side dirt roads.
Parking
Medium
Street parking and small parking lots scattered along the shoreline.
Costs
Inexpensive
As part of the Tonto National Forest, you must get a pass ($8) in advance.
Popularity
Medium
Difficulty of access via dirt roads tends to curb over-crowding.
Open Hours
Year-Round
Open year round. But must purchase pass from a Tonto Pass retailer.
Water Sports
Views, views, views.
Waterskiing, jetskiing, sailing, and everything in-between.
Camping
Options Galore
Take your choice from shoreline campgrounds, or secluded desert ones.
Additional Activities
For Nature Lovers
Just off the Apache Trail, Canyon Lakes has incredible views and history.
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Waterski Meetups
Find like-minded people and groups around Arizona.