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Crabtree Wash

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Crabtree Wash This site offers shoreline parking and boat access. Access is by the Apache Trail National Forest Scenic Byway, a scenic mountain road. Nearby are views of mountains with abundant wildlife.

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Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Market
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Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
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Whitney W.

Ranger

Reviewed Sep. 25, 2019

Ranger Review: Primus Essential Pot Set at Crabtree Wash

Campground Review:

Crabtree Wash is a small campground next to the Apache Lake Marina and Resort. There are two ways down to the wash: one fun dirt road to take your 4x4 vehicle or service road 79. Service road 79 is the same road you take to the resort and is paved all the way down. Crabtree is…

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Adam J.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 14, 2019

Right on the water

This campground was a great spot for our first kayak trip. Very little water traffic, great views, and lakeside camping. The area is first come, first served, but you only have to have a Tonto pass to stay there. No campground fees. The road to the lake is pretty rough, but manageable without a…

Location

Crabtree Wash is located in Arizona

Directions

This site is 12 miles south of Roosevelt Dam on the south shoreline of Apache Lake. From Apache Junction: Drive north on State Hwy. 88 for 32 miles (the last 20 miles of State Hwy. 88 are unpaved) to FR 79. Turn left and continue to site approximately 1 mile. From Mesa: Take State Hwy. 87/Beeline Highway north for approximately 60 miles to itsjunction with State Hwy. 188. Turn right onto State Hwy. 188 for 33 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 88. Turn right onto State Hwy. 88, and drive past historic Roosevelt Dam (unpaved) for 12 miles to FR 79. Turn right and continue to the site approximately 1 mile. From the Globe area: Take State Hwy. 188 west for 30 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Turn left onto State Hwy. 88, and continue past historic Roosevelt Dam (unpaved) for 12 miles to FR 79. Turn right and continue to the site approximately 1 mile. Click Here For Map.