Great Drives - Arizona

Along the Way 

Lost Dutchman State Park

East of Apache Junction, this park has 35 campsites, water and a dump station. A good place to stay before and after "doing" the Apache Trail.

Goldfield Ghost Town

A commercial attraction -- a minuscule theme park -- with saloons, cafes, and mining displays.

Needle Vista Point

Views of the valleys and the cactus-dominated landscape.

Canyon Lake Recreation Area

There are several recreation sites with boat ramps, marinas, viewpoints, and camping. Tortilla Flat is a funky little village with false-fronted buildings set beside the lake.

Apache Lake

The highway is set high above this reservoir. The road makes its way down to the bottom before ascending again to Lake Roosevelt. Apache Lake Marina is reached by taking Forest Road 79.

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