The Point Boat Dock, Campground and Picnic Area

The Point is located in the Mesa Ranger District and is mostly known for boat access only camping on Canyon Lake.  There are only three designated camp units at this site, but the camp units can also be used as picnic sites for day use. Boaters enjoy The Point during summer months along with fishermen because of the courtesy dock. No garbage collection.  Pack it in, Pack it out.  

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Rules

14-day stay limit. No trailers - this site is accessible only to boaters. The Point has the only toilet facility on the upper portion of the lake. Glass containers are not allowed in Canyon Lake area. Care must be taken with boat fuels. Do not allow any leaks into the water! No soaps/detergents are allowed in the lake water. Boat sewage dump located at Canyon Lake Marina. Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours).

Directions

This site is 17 miles northeast of Apache Junction on Arizona State Hwy. 88, (historic “Apache Trail”). From Mesa, take US 60 to the Idaho Road exit. Go north on Idaho Road to State Hwy. 88 and turn right. After crossing the first bridge at the lake, watch for Palo Verde Recreation Site sign and turn left into site. The entire route to the lake is paved with narrow, sharp curves; traffic is heavy. The last 3 miles are by boat. View and download a map.

Stay Limit

14-day stay limit. No trailers - this site is accessible only to boaters. The Point has the only toilet facility on the upper portion of the lake. Glass containers are not allowed in Canyon Lake area. Care must be taken with boat fuels. Do not allow any leaks into the water! No soaps/detergents are allowed in the lake water. Boat sewage dump located at Canyon Lake Marina. Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours).

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