Open year-round, it’s only two miles from the Tortilla Flat Campground.
Can you take a boat on Canyon Lake?
Boating in Canyon Lake is one of the more popular activities. With a 500 acre lake, boaters can enjoy the thrill of open water or relax in a private cove.
Do I need a Tonto Pass for Canyon Lake?
Passes: America the Beautiful Passes are only accepted at the Picnicking Sites. For boating, a Tonto Daily Pass and Watercraft Sticker or Tonto Discovery Pass are required. Campground fees at various sites around Canyon Lake might be separate from the Tonto Daily and Discovery pass.
Is it safe to swim in Canyon Lake AZ?
Water quality testing at other swimming areas on the Tonto NF – Acacia and Boulder (Canyon Lake), and Saguaro del Norte (Saguaro Lake) – indicated these areas are safe for swimmers.
Why can’t you have a dock on Canyon Lake?
There are lots of ramps, several campgrounds, and plenty of lodging options but not directly on the water. This is a Corp of Engineers lake and boat docks are not allowed on the lake. The lake level fluctuates a lot but there is usually plenty of water to enjoy.
What is the fine for not having a Tonto Pass?
While a Tonto Pass is not required throughout the entire Tonto National Forest, the fine is $100 if you don’t have a valid pass in the required areas. Considering the pass costs less than $10 a day, it’s probably better to be safe than sorry.
Does Choke Canyon have alligators?
American alligators live in the park. Choke Canyon is the westernmost place where they commonly occur.
Which is the best boat ramp in Canyon Lake?
Cranes Mill Park includes the very popular Crappie Dock, also a great spot to watch sunsets. Ramp 17 has good shoreline access. Popular with locals. Many like to fish in the river below Canyon Dam along the Guadalupe Trail. Ramp 21 has a fishing pier that’s sponsored by WORD. Walk right down to the water and fish at Overlook Park.
Where to go fishing in Canyon Lake Arizona?
Boat-access camping is at The Point. November – March, Arizona Game and Fish stock the lake monthly with rainbow trout. A barrier-free fishing dock is located at Boulder Recreation Site (see Boulder ROG-Fishing-F-0302) Largemouth Bass are caught in Canyon Lake every year.
How many campsites are there at Canyon Lake?
There are 36 campsites with water & electric hookups and 9 tent only campsites. All have great views of the water and are only steps to the lake. Campground amenities include water, flush toilets and showers. There isn’t a dump station, but you can pay for a pump out.
What to see and do at Canyon Lake?
Area Status: Open Canyon Lake is known for wonderful shorelines along the red rock cliffs. Boaters wanting scenery and seclusion should try the east end of the lake, where it winds through steep canyon walls. There are occasional sightings of Big Horn sheep, as well as other wildlife.