Roosevelt Lake

AZ

Arizona's largest lake inside the state, and a crappie hotspot.

33.670°N 111.100°W2,112 ft
BoatingCampingFishingPaddlingRV
Today84°FSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · low 69°F
Wind5 mphSSE · NWS

Photo: Nicholas Hartmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Rentals, stays & trips for Roosevelt LakePartner links · same price for you
Rent a boat on Roosevelt LakePontoons, ski and fishing boats from local ownersBoatsetter Stay near Roosevelt 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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Guides for Roosevelt LakeBoat rentals →Camping →
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Quick facts

Type
Lake
State
Arizona
Elevation
2,112 ft
Boat ramps
3
Campgrounds
2
Fish species
None recorded

Get on the water

Ramps & rentals

Windy Hill

· 0.4 mi from the water
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Bobcat Boat Launch

· 0.8 mi from the water
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Boat ramp

· 0.8 mi from the water
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Boat rentals

Rent a boat for Roosevelt 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

Windy Hill Campground

USFS · USFS, fee: yes
yes · 1.0 mi from the water
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Frazier Group Campground

USFS · USFS, fee: yes
yes · 1.4 mi from the water
© OpenStreetMap contributors
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 Roosevelt 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

Frazier Trailhead

United States Forest Service · United States Forest Service
· 1.5 mi from the water
© OpenStreetMap contributors

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 station
    7.2 mi

Groceries and ice

  • Marina Convenience Store
    2.0 mi
  • Spring Creek Store
    7.1 mi

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationDump station
    23.9 mi

Ranger stations

  • Roosevelt Lake Visitor's Center 28079 Arizona State Route 188, Roosevelt · Mo-Su 08:00-16:30; PH off
    1.9 mi

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Cobre Valley Regional Medical CenterEmergency 5880 South Hospital Drive, Globe · 24/7
    24.1 miCall
  • Urgent Care
    30.1 mi
  • first-aid
    30.7 mi
  • Pinal County Public Health 575 North Idaho Road, Apache Junction · Tu-Fr 08:00-18:00
    30.8 mi

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

Saturday73°FSunnyWind 0 to 5 mph SSE
Sunday75°FSunnyWind 0 to 5 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

Photos

Roosevelt Lake in pictures

2015 Arizona Roosevelt Lake Bridge 02.jpg
Nicholas Hartmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
2016 Arizona Roosevelt Lake bridge 01.jpg
Nicholas Hartmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
2016 Arizona Roosevelt Lake bridge 02.jpg
Nicholas Hartmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Good to know

Roosevelt Lake FAQ

Can you rent a boat on Roosevelt Lake?

Yes. Boat rentals for Roosevelt 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. Public launches include Windy Hill, Bobcat Boat Launch, Boat ramp.

Where can I launch a boat on Roosevelt Lake?

Boat ramps and marinas listed for this water: Windy Hill, Bobcat Boat Launch, Boat ramp. Fees and hours change by season, so check with the managing agency before you tow.

Where can I camp near Roosevelt Lake?

Campgrounds near the water include Windy Hill Campground, Frazier Group Campground. When public sites are full, private sites nearby are listed on Hipcamp.

Is there gas near Roosevelt Lake?

The closest listed fuel is Gas station, about 7.2 miles from the water.

Keep exploring

Nearby water

Apache Lake15 miCanyon Lake22 miSaguaro Lake26 miLower Salt River30 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.