AZ-Apache+Lake--Burnt+Corral+Campground

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=Apache Lake= =Burnt Corral Campground= Tonto National Forest Roosevelt, Arizona 85545 Apache Lake webpage Burnt Corral Campground webpage Burnt Corral Campground map

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Apache Lake--Burnt Corral CG
Coordinates: 33.6249026, -111.2030634 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Burnt Corral Campground
Access is by the Apache Trail National Forest Scenic Byway, a scenic mountain road showcasing magnificent bluffs above Apache Lake. Nearby are mountain views and abundant wildlife. There are 82 camp units, picnic tables, toilets, water hydrant, courtesy dock, fish cleaning station, but no electric hookups.

This site is 6 miles south of Roosevelt Dam on the south shoreline of Apache Lake. From Apache Junction: Drive north on AZ-88 for 38 miles (the last 20 miles of AZ-88 are unpaved) to Forest Road183 (Burnt Corral Recreation Site). Turn left and continue to site.

From Mesa: Take AZ-87 (Beeline Highway) north for approximately 60 miles to its junction with AZ-188. Turn right onto AZ-188 for 33 miles to its junction with AZ-88. Turn right onto AZ-88, and drive past historic Roosevelt Dam (unpaved) for 6 miles to Forest Road (FR) 183 (Burnt Corral Recreation Site). Turn right and continue to the site.

From the Globe area: Take AZ-188 west for 30 miles to its junction with AZ-188. Turn left onto AZ-88, and continue past historic Roosevelt Dam (unpaved) for 6 miles to Forest Road (FR) 183 (Burnt Corral Recreation Site). Turn right into the site. From Apache Lake--Burnt Corral Campground webpage

About Apache Lake
Apache Lake is in the Tonto National Forest.

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. Camping is available at Burnt Corral Recreation Site, Apache Lake Marina/Resort, or at several shoreline access areas.

The entire route is paved with the exception of the five-mile section of AZ-88. From Mesa: Take the Beeline Highway/AZ-87 north for approximately 60 miles to the junction of AZ-188. Turn right and follow AZ-188 for 33 miles to the junction with AZ-88. Turn right on AZ-88 and drive past Roosevelt Dam. Follow AZ-88 for 5 miles to Forest Road (FR) 183; turn right and continue an additional mile to the site.

From Claypool (between Globe & Miami: Take AZ-188 northwest for 29 miles to the junction of AZ-88. Follow AZ-88 (it heads southwest and becomes an unpaved road) for 5 miles to FR 183; turn right and continue an additional mile to the site. From Apache Lake webpage



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