A LITTLE HISTORY
About Roosevelt Lake, Arizona
Theodore Roosevelt Dam was completed in 1911, creating the largest lake entirely within Arizona. Roosevelt Lake stretches about 22 miles through the Sonoran Desert and Tonto National Forest, covering more than 21,000 acres with roughly 128 miles of shoreline and views of the Sierra Ancha Mountains and Four Peaks.
Many of its coves and recreation sites are no-wake areas, which makes kayaking, paddleboarding and kayak fishing on Roosevelt Lake calm and relaxing. Watch for bald eagles, osprey, great blue herons and migrating waterfowl. Rent your kayak or paddleboard at Redline in Mesa, about an hour and a half from the lake.
Where to paddle
- –One of the easiest launches
- –Grassy areas and mesquite trees
- –Primitive shoreline camping
- –Day-use fee or Tonto Pass required
- –Developed camping by the water
- –Open year-round
- –Easy access to nearby coves
- –Paved launch with courtesy dock
- –Showers, restrooms and water
- –Views of Four Peaks and the Sierra Anchas
- –Closed June 1 to October 1
PLAN YOUR TRIP
More about Roosevelt Lake
Kayaking and paddleboarding on Roosevelt Lake
Many coves and recreation sites are no-wake areas, which keeps the water calmer for paddling, kayak fishing and camping trips.
Bermuda Flat
A gently sloping shoreline and one of the easiest launches on the lake, with grassy areas, mesquite trees and views of the Sierra Ancha Mountains and Four Peaks Wilderness. Primitive camping is first-come, first-served. A day-use fee or Tonto Pass is required.
Windy Hill and Cholla campgrounds
Windy Hill has developed camping close to the water, open year-round, with easy access to nearby coves. Cholla has tent and RV sites, showers, restrooms and a paved launch with a courtesy dock on the north side. Cholla is closed June 1 to October 1.
Roosevelt Lake Marina
A full-service marina with an RV park, store, restaurant, fuel, boat slips and boat rentals.
Renting a kayak or paddleboard for Roosevelt Lake
Every rental from Redline includes paddles, life jackets, foam roof blocks and tie-down straps, and we help you load up. No roof rack needed. Rent 2 days and the 3rd day is free. See rental rates or read our rental FAQs.
Good to know
RENT FOR THE LAKE
Paddleboards $35 · Kayaks $40
Per day. Rent 2 days, get the 3rd free. Pick up in Mesa and you're at Roosevelt Lake in about an hour and a half.
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