Apache Lake

AZ

Remote 17-mile canyon lake reached by a dirt road.

33.580°N 111.330°W3,730 ft
BoatingCampingFishing
Today81°FSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · low 68°F
Wind5 mphS · NWS
Rentals, stays & trips for Apache LakePartner links · same price for you
Rent a boat on Apache LakePontoons, ski and fishing boats from local ownersBoatsetter Stay near Apache LakeLake cabins, vacation homes and hotelsExpedia · Vrbo Fishing charterHalf and full-day trips, gear includedViator Private campsiteWhen the public sites are fullHipcamp

Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.

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Quick facts

Type
Lake
State
Arizona
Elevation
3,730 ft
Boat ramps
None listed
Campgrounds
None listed
Fish species
None recorded

Get on the water

Ramps & rentals

Boat ramps and marinasNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
Boat rentals

Rent a boat for Apache Lake

Pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats from local owners, with or without a captain.

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Where to stay

Camp near the water

CampgroundsNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
Public sites full?

Private sites nearby

Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.

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Rather sleep indoors?

Cabins and hotels near Apache Lake

Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.

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No rig? No problem

RV delivered to camp

Some owners will drop a trailer at the campground and pick it up when you leave.

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Off the water

Nearby trails

TrailheadsNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.

Trailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.

Before you launch

Gas, bait & supplies nearby

Gas and fuel docks

  • Gas stationFuel dock
    4.3 mi
  • Ship StoreFuel dock
    6.2 mi

Bait and tackle

  • Bass Addict TackleBait 1075 South Idaho Road, Apache Junction · Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00, Sa 08:00-12:00,11:30-13:00
    17.3 miCall
  • Liar's KornerBait 9529 East Main Street, Mesa · Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 08:00-16:00
    20.4 miCall
  • Gold Dog Tents 3343 North Reseda Circle, Mesa
    24.0 miCall
  • DD26 FishingBait
    24.0 mi

Groceries and ice

  • Tortilla Flat Country Store
    5.1 mi

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationDump station
    12.1 mi

Ranger stations

  • Lost Dutchman State Park 6109 East Apache Trail, Apache Junction
    11.9 mi
  • Roosevelt Lake Visitor's Center 28079 Arizona State Route 188, Roosevelt · Mo-Su 08:00-16:30; PH off
    12.9 mi

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Pinal County Public Health 575 North Idaho Road, Apache Junction · Tu-Fr 08:00-18:00
    16.5 mi
  • Horizon Health & Wellness 625 North Plaza Drive, Apache Junction
    16.8 mi
  • Heavens Urgent Care 95 South Idaho Road, Apache Junction · Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa-Su 12:00-18:00
    16.9 miCall
  • Saguaro Fitness & Rehabilitation Center 305 North Plaza Drive, Apache Junction
    16.9 miCall

Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.

Trip planner

Build your weekend

Saturday68°FSunnyWind 0 to 5 mph SSW
Sunday70°FSunnyWind 0 to 15 mph ENE

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

How many days
Who's coming
Main thing

Packing list

Don't forget

Good to know

Apache Lake FAQ

Can you rent a boat on Apache Lake?

Yes. Boat rentals for Apache Lake can be searched on Boatsetter, where local owners list pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats, some with a captain. Availability changes by season, so book early for summer weekends.

Is there gas near Apache Lake?

The closest listed fuel is Gas station, about 4.3 miles from the water. There is also a fuel dock on the water.

Where can I buy bait near Apache Lake?

Bait and tackle nearby: Bass Addict Tackle (17.3 mi), Liar's Korner (20.4 mi), Gold Dog Tents (24.0 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.

Keep exploring

Nearby water

Canyon Lake7 miSaguaro Lake12 miRoosevelt Lake15 miLower Salt River16 mi · 16 cfs

Sources: USGS 3DHP, Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.