
Copyright: Gila County - All Rights Reserved

Copyright: Arizona State Parks - All Rights Reserved

Copyright: Gila County - All Rights Reserved

ROOSEVELT BOATING FUN ITINERARY

Photo Courtesy: San Carlos Apache Tribe



Photo Courtesy: San Carlos Apache Tribe
Adventure Highlights:
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Camping
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Native American History & Culture
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The largest lake in Arizona
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Access to Bass Fishing
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Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Jet Skiing
History:
Theodore Roosevelt Lake was formed by the construction of a masonry dam on the Salt River in 1911, making it the oldest artificial reservoir in Arizona. About ten miles of the original river are now beneath the waters, and in the other direction one of its major tributaries, Tonto Creek, is flooded for about 8 miles although the lake level and hence the overall length is quite variable. The reservoir is a major center for fishing, boating, camping and general vacationing, and despite being quite close to Phoenix, the shortest route is via the partly unpaved Apache Trail.

ITINERARY & MAP
QUICK FACTS
DURATION
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1, 2 or 3 days
DESTINATION
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United States
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Arizona
BEST TIMES
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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
ADVENTURE TYPE
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Water
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Boating
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Fishing
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Camping
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Trails
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Remote Wilderness
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Possible weather (Could be hot or cold)
MINIMUM AGE
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All ages
VIDEO
TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS
