Facility · Arizona ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Tonto National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Palo Verde is a boat launching site near the beautiful Canyon Lake. Palo Verde allows users to picnic, fish, and enjoy general boating activities in one of Arizona’s most scenic reservoirs. Recreationalists can enjoy the day around the water during a hot summer to cool off, photograph the gorgeous surrounding mountains, or try to catch some of our native Arizona fish at the water’s edge.
This site is 14 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 the Palo Verde sign and turn left into the site. The entire route is paved with narrow, sharp curves and traffic is heavy. View and download a map.
33.53658, -111.42934 · 33°32'11.7"N 111°25'45.6"W
Typically 106°F in Jul, down to 65°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 68 | 70 | 77 | 85 | 94 | 104 | 106 | 104 | 98 | 89 | 75 | 65 |
| Low °F | 44 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 64 | 73 | 80 | 79 | 74 | 63 | 52 | 44 |
| Precip in | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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