Canyon Lake, AZ
Paradise For Beginner Paddle Boarders
Planning Your Adventure
Going on a paddle boarding trip takes a small amount of planning.
If you don't work out a few critical details, it can cause frustration.
Follow the Step-by-Step instructions below to make things easy.
If you don't work out a few critical details, it can cause frustration.
Follow the Step-by-Step instructions below to make things easy.
Why Do We Love Launching From the Boulder Recreation Site at Canyon Lake?
It's a wake free zone, so there won't be any boats driving past you and the water will be calm.
There are slot canyons to paddle in between.
It is a lesser known launch spot, so it's less crowded.
These are are ideal conditions for beginner paddle boarders.
There are slot canyons to paddle in between.
It is a lesser known launch spot, so it's less crowded.
These are are ideal conditions for beginner paddle boarders.
Step 1
Find Out What Paddle Boarding
at Canyon Lake Looks Like
Watch this video to find out!
Step 3
Call The Rangers Office & Find Out If Canyon Lake is Open
Sometimes wild fires cause the lakes in Arizona to be closed.
Call the Ranger's office and ask if the Boulder Recreation Site at Canyon Lake it open.
Call the Ranger's office and ask if the Boulder Recreation Site at Canyon Lake it open.
Supervisor Ranger's Office
2324 E. McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85006
(602) 225-5200
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8am - 4:30pm
Phoenix, Arizona 85006
(602) 225-5200
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8am - 4:30pm
If They Don't Answer,
Try Calling the Tonto Ranger Station
28079 N. Az Highway 188,
Roosevelt, Arizona 85545
(602) 225-5395
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 7:45am-4:30pm
Roosevelt, Arizona 85545
(602) 225-5395
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 7:45am-4:30pm
Call QuickTrip To Make Sure
Tonto Passes Are Available
In order to park at Canyon Lake, you will need an Tonto Pass, which costs $8. This is a pass that you hang on your rear view mirror when parking. Park rangers check the cars and write tickets everyday.
Tonto Passes Are Sold At QT Gas Stations
On the Way to Canyon Lake
We recommend stopping at this QuickTrip gas station. It's a really big, nice and clean location.
Make sure you call this QuickTrip station and verify that they have Tonto passes before you leave.
They almost always do have them, but it's best to be 100% sure.
QuikTrip
21 East Old West HWY
Apache Junction, AZ
PH: (480) 288-9023
Make sure you call this QuickTrip station and verify that they have Tonto passes before you leave.
They almost always do have them, but it's best to be 100% sure.
QuikTrip
21 East Old West HWY
Apache Junction, AZ
PH: (480) 288-9023
That's It!
You're ready to get on the water at Canyon Lake.
