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Roosevelt Lake in Gila County

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ROOSEVELT LAKE

Roosevelt Lake is the largest lake in Arizona at 15, 560 surface acres.  It is a favorite of avid anglers searching for the trophy largemouth bass along with smallmouth bass, channel catfish and crappie. The lake is large enough that high power bass boats can zoom for many miles to other portions of lake. Depending upon lake capacity that varies with the release of water through the dam, there are miles and miles of beach area for camping along the lake’s edges. Water-skiing, jet-skiing, swimming and general boating recreation makes Lake Roosevelt a favorite water recreation destination. The lake features several marinas and fee-based camping sites, and contains a wildlife refuge area. The lake has a general store.

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Tonto Basin, near Roosevelt Lake, is a scenic area in central Arizona known for its rugged terrain and diverse outdoor activities. The lake offers great opportunities for boating and fishing, while the surrounding desert landscape provides excellent hiking and wildlife viewing. With its stunning views and variety of recreational options, Tonto Basin is a popular spot for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

THINGS TO DO
AROUND ROOSEVELT LAKE

Arizona Trail

Take a hike along the famous Arizona Trail and experience Arizona as you have never seen it before.

Bird Watching

Discover the many beautiful fowls of the air that call Roosevelt Lake Home. Learn more below!

Boating

Time to get the boat out and enjoy some water fun and relax on one of Arizona's largest lakes.

Camping

Roosevelt Lake has many different camping options for your trip. Make sure to be aware of current fire status in the area.

Fishing

Fishing...it doesn't get any wilder than this.  Roosevelt Lake is where the big ones live. Come catch yours!

Hiking

Hiking in the early spring and fall is absolutely beautiful, with scenic vistas, vegetation and wildlife encounters.

Marina & Store

House your boat, get a beverage, have something to eat or just sit back and enjoy the view.  The Roosevelt Lake Marina is the place to start your adventure.  Find boats and gear to rent.  They even have a floating hotel that you can rent during your stay.

Roosevelt Lake Visitor Center

The rear patio presents a spectacular view of the lake. The center has several artifacts from the Salado culture. On exhibit are examples of storage pottery made and used by the people who inhabited this area more than 600 years ago.

Tonto National Monument

Colorful pottery, woven cotton cloth, and other artifacts tell a story of people living and using resources from the northern Sonoran Desert from 1250 to 1450 CE.  Walk where they walked and discover the ancient cliff dwellings and historical information.