Established Camping
Three Mile Wash
Three Mile Wash near Roosevelt, AZ, is characterized by desert terrain with sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from highs of 100°F in summer to lows around 40°F in winter. Nearby, visitors can explore Tonto National Monument and Roosevelt Lake for recreational activities.
Description
Three Mile Wash Three Mile Wash offers shoreline parking and boat access. Access is via the Apache Trail National Forest Scenic Byway, a scenic mountain road. Nearby are views of mountains with abundant wildlife. Because of the ability to park right on next to the water, this locations offers a great get away for families and individuals during the hot summer months. Whether you’re taking a day trip, or staying several nights, Three Mile Wash is perfect for any outing you are planning.
Reservation Info
Stay limit 14 days, State Hwy. 88 is a narrow winding mountain road, with a maximum vehicle length limit of 40 feet. (Not recommended for trailers over 22 feet). Rules and regulations are posted at all fee station areas. Please read and observe. Please use trash receptacles when available, or pack it in pack it out.
Location
Three Mile Wash is located in Arizona
Directions
This site is 3 miles south of Roosevelt Dam on the south shoreline of Apache Lake. From Apache Junction: Drive north on State Hwy. 88 for 41 miles (the last 20 miles of State Hwy. 88 are unpaved) to Three Mile Wash Recreation Site. Turn left and continue to site. From Mesa: Take State Hwy. 87/Beeline Hwy. north for approximately 60 miles to its junction 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 3 miles to Three Mile Wash Recreation Site. Turn right and continue to the site. 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 3 miles to Three Mile Wash Recreation Site. Turn right into the site. Click Here For Map.
Coordinates
33.6544363 N
111.18450382 W
Detours Nearby
Tonto National Forest Dispersed Camping at Lake Roosevelt
23 min away
Crabtree Wash
1 hr 2 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 16 min from Phoenix
- 2 hrs 49 min from Prescott Valley
- 2 hrs 59 min from Flagstaff
- 3 hrs 4 min from Tucson
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
