The Point Campground
USFS · Campground · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Woods Canyon Dump Station · 59.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 33.5571, -111.4113
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Point is located in the Mesa Ranger District and is mostly known for boat access only camping on Canyon Lake. There are only three designated camp units at this site, but the camp units can also be used as picnic sites for day use. Boaters enjoy The Point during summer months along with fishermen because of the courtesy dock. No garbage collection. Pack it in, Pack it out.
From the USFS.
Is The Point Campground free?
Yes. The Point Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to The Point Campground?
his site is 17 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 Palo Verde Recreation Site sign and turn left into site. The entire route to the lake is paved with narrow, sharp curves; traffic is heavy. The last 3 miles are by boat.
What are the rules at The Point Campground?
14-day stay limit. No trailers - this site is accessible only to boaters. The Point has the only toilet facility on the upper portion of the lake. Glass containers are not allowed in Canyon Lake area. Care must be taken with boat fuels. Do not allow any leaks into the water! No soaps/detergents are allowed in the lake water. Boat sewage dump located at Canyon Lake Marina. Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours).
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
