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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.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Boat access only. |
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| Open Season: | Year round |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | Apache Junction & Canyon Lake Marina |
| Water: | Not Available |
| Restroom: | Composting toilets |
| Passes: | Tonto Daily Pass and Watercraft sticker (for boats) or Tonto Discovery Pass are required. America the Beautiful Passes are accepted at picnicking sites only. Tonto Daily Passes and watercraft sticker may be purchased Pebble Beach, Saguaro Del Norte, Palo Verde, Phon D Sutton, or from a retail vendor. |
| Information Center: | Mesa Ranger District (480)-610-3300 |
General Information
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.
Activities
Campground Camping
Boat Access Only, courtesy dock, 3 camp units with table and grills
| No. of Sites | 3 |
| Reservation Info | First come, first serve, no reservations |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Canyon Lake, Boat Access Only
Fish Species: Rainbow Trout; Largemouth, Smallmouth and Yellow Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish; Walleye
| Fishing Mode | boat |
Picnicking
Boat Access only, 3 camp units with tables and grills
| No. of Sites | 3 |
Boating - Motorized
Canyon Lake
Boating - Non-Motorized
Canyon Lake
Location