Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
The Point Campground
About
National Forest
Tonto National Forest
Boat access only.
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…
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
LegendKayak Camp in this Gorgeous Desert Canyon
About 2 miles upriver from the Mormon Flat Dam, the Tonto National Forest maintains 4 official campsites, complete with a covered picnic table and fire pit at each, as well as composting toilets and a great boat dock for larger boats.
The sites were in a bit of disrepair and the bathroom wasn’t…
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Location
The Point Campground is located in Arizona
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. Click Here For Map.
Coordinates
33.55809707 N
111.40931482 W