Burnt Corral Campground
38 mi east · USDA Forest Service
Burnt Corral Campground and Recreation Area (elevation 1914') is about 5.8 miles south of Roosevelt Dam along the Apache Trail (AZ Hwy 88) along the shoreline of Apache Lake.
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Cave Creek Group Site
38 mi north · USDA Forest Service
Cave Creek Group Site is located 20 miles north of Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona. It is a historic campground constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
Mesquite (AZ)
38 mi north · USDA Forest Service
Mesquite Campground provides privacy and shade. Here you can relax under the shaded canopies of mesquite trees while listening to the sounds of water flowing from the Verde River just a short distance from your site.
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Burnt Corral Campground
Burnt Corral Campground and Recreation Area (elevation 1914') is about 5.8 miles south of Roosevelt Dam along the Apache Trail (AZ Hwy 88) along the shoreline of Apache Lake.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Paddling
- Photography
- Picnicking
Cave Creek Group Site
Cave Creek Group Site is located 20 miles north of Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona. It is a historic campground constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
Mesquite (AZ)
Mesquite Campground provides privacy and shade. Here you can relax under the shaded canopies of mesquite trees while listening to the sounds of water flowing from the Verde River just a short distance from your site.
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Off Road Vehicle Trails
- Paddling
- Photography
Horseshoe (AZ)
Horseshoe Campground is farther up the road from Mesquite Campground. Offering more developed campground sites with picnic tables, fire pits and access to the Verde River at campsites 11 and 12.
- Birding
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Non-Motorized Boating
- Off Road Vehicle Trails
- Paddling
Tonto National Forest
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
Cholla Campground
Cholla Campground at Roosevelt Lake, is one of several campgrounds on the shores of the largest lake/reservoir located entirely in the State of Arizona. It is situated within a lush sonoran desert landscape at an elevation of 2168'.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Paddling
Lake Pleasant
This newly expanded reservoir has 114 miles of shoreline for family recreation uses. The reservoir boasts a 10-lane boat ramp; parking for 200 vehicles. Recreational facilities concentrated primarily on the reservoir's western shore.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Off-highway vehicles
- Picnicking
Frazier Group Campground
The campground overlooks Roosevelt Lake and is nestled in the saguaro cactus-studded Sonoran Desert.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Wildlife viewing
Windy Hill Campground
Located on central Arizona's largest lake, Windy Hill offers great water recreation opportunities to the public.
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Paddling
- Photography
Schoolhouse Campground (AZ)
Schoolhouse Campground is located in close proximity to the eastern shores of Roosevelt Lake with an elevation of 2,100 feet.
- Amphitheater
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
Horsethief Cabin
Horsethief Cabin is situated in a clearing of Ponderosa pines at an elevation of over 6,000 feet in the Bradshaw Mountains of the Prescott National Forest.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Wildlife viewing
Gila River Recreation Area
The Gila River recreation area is located along the Gila River and Arizona State Route (SR) 77 between the Town of Winkelman and Globe in Gila County, Arizona.
- Boating
- Camping
- Camping Area
- Canoeing
- Fish Viewing Site
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Water Access
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Mesa. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for fishing near Mesa?
Burnt Corral Campground (USDA Forest Service), about 38 miles east of Mesa as the crow flies. Next are Cave Creek Group Site (38 mi) and Mesquite (AZ) (38 mi).
Do I need a fishing license near Mesa?
Yes, anglers 16 and older generally need a Arizona fishing license from the state wildlife agency. Rules, seasons and limits vary by water.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.