Salt River chain, Tonto National Forest
Apache Lake jet ski rentals
Seventeen miles of deep canyon water between Canyon Lake and Roosevelt.
About Apache Lake
Apache Lake stretches about 17 miles through the Salt River canyon between Canyon Lake and Roosevelt Lake. It is remote, deep and quiet, with a marina and resort near the middle. It is a true day trip or an overnight from the Valley.
Good for
- Long runs without the crowds
- Deep canyon scenery
- Marina, lodging and camping
Know before you go
- Tonto Daily Pass plus a watercraft sticker for each ski
- Check ADOT for State Route 88 status before you go. Most trailers come in from the Roosevelt side
- Plan fuel. Services are limited
Plan your ride
Apache Lake 7-day forecast
Live forecast at the water, updated every hour. We flag the best day to ride.
Forecast from Open-Meteo. Best day = warm, light wind, low chance of rain. Book that day before it fills.
More lakes
Other places to ride
Saguaro Lake
Ten miles of water under red canyon walls, about 40 minutes from the shop.
Canyon Lake
Narrow, winding canyon water off the Apache Trail with the Superstitions all around.
Lake Pleasant
The Valley's largest lake, with open water, two marinas and room to run.
Bartlett Lake
Sandy coves, shoreline camping and quiet desert water northeast of Carefree.
Roosevelt Lake
The biggest lake entirely within Arizona, under the arch of the Roosevelt Lake Bridge.
Lake Havasu
Colorado River water, the London Bridge and the West's favorite jet ski town.
Laughlin
The Colorado River between Bullhead City and Laughlin, with Lake Mohave just upstream.
Lake Powell
Nearly 2,000 miles of red rock shoreline in Glen Canyon.
Your Apache Lake day starts in Tempe
Book online in a couple of minutes, or call and talk to a real person at the shop.