The Point

Its 3 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open year-round. The Point is a National Forest campground near Apache Junction, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Apache Junction, Arizona

Managed by: National Forest

The Point sits inside Tonto National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of Four Peaks Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Canyon Lake: Boat-access-only camping on Canyon Lake with a courtesy dock, 3 miles by boat from the Palo Verde launch; it has the only toilet on the upper lake. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free
Entrance fee: Tonto Daily Pass plus watercraft sticker (or Tonto Discovery Pass) required to launch on Canyon Lake

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 3

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days
Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Generators: Allowed outside quiet hours

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 1,700 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: No coverage mapped
T-Mobile: No coverage mapped
Verizon: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.1 mi away

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

The Point is open year-round .

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at The Point?

No. The Point is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at The Point?

Camping at The Point is free.

Is there a separate entrance fee at The Point?

Yes. The entrance fee is Tonto Daily Pass plus watercraft sticker (or Tonto Discovery Pass) required to launch on Canyon Lake.

How many campsites does The Point have?

The Point has 3 campsites.

Is there drinking water at The Point?

No. The Point has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is The Point open?

The Point is open year-round.

How long can you stay at The Point?

The stay limit at The Point is 14 days.

Are generators allowed at The Point?

Yes, outside quiet hours (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.).

Is there cell service at The Point?

Not at the campground on the FCC map, but Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.1 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at The Point itself, and nothing from AT&T or T-Mobile within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages The Point?

The Point is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around The Point

fishypedia.com · 1.7 miles

The Point sits on Canyon Lake, 1.7 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Canyon Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 22 miles

Bartlett Lake's mapped center point is 22 miles from The Point in a straight line. Current water level: Bartlett Lake water level on reservoirfinder.com.