Orange Peel

Located at the mouth of Tonto Creek and along the shoreline of central Arizona’s largest lake. This site provides spectacular views of the Sierra Ancha and Mazatzal Mountains. Orange Peel is within easy walking distance of the Tonto Creek riparian area, an area rich in both plant and wildlife diversity, especially birds. A rustic, no-frills experience.

General Information

Orange Peel is open for Day Use Only. No fires. No camping. No motor boat launching.

Orange Peel is open for Day Use Only:

No fires
No camping
No motor boat launching

Restrictions

Day Use Only, no overnight camping.
No trailers allowed
Pack it in, pack it out!
Small boats only, no motorboat launching;
Rules and regulations are posted on the bulletin boards. Please read and observe.
The size of this site varies greatly, depending on lake level. When Roosevelt Lake is low, there is plenty of space. When the lake is high, there is little or no space.
Parking area is quite small and internal roads are unpaved.

No Passes or Fees required for this site.

Front view of the Cave Creek Ranger Station building with a clear sky in the background.

Address: 40202 North Cave Creek Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Phone: (480) 595-3300
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 pm) Closed Saturday and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 33.76226788

Longitude: -111.2528309

Elevation

2,100 Feet

Directions

This site is 9 miles north of Theodore Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: Take the State Hwy. 87/Beeline Highway north for approximately 60 miles to the junction of State Hwy. 87 and State Hwy. 188. Turn right on State Hwy. 188 and drive south for 25 miles to the site.

From the Globe area: Take State Hwy. 188 north for 30 miles to the junction of State Hwy. 88 and State Hwy. 188. Continue on State Hwy. 188 over the bridge for another 9 miles to the site. View and download a map.