Visitors should come prepared for anything, even the occasional rain or snow. In winter, temperatures are typically pleasant during the day but drop significantly at night. Soaring temperatures and little water are typical conditions in the summer. The area can be harsh for travelers not equipped to meet nature on her own terms. Blossoming plants bring the desert to life each spring with colorful flowers. A series of dams has created numerous lakes along the Salt River. The Superstition Wilderness Area is starkly beautiful and untamed. The entire route is paved, narrow and has sharp curves traffic can be heavy. Tortilla Campground is directly across from Tortilla Flat, on the left side of the road. Continue for 18 miles on Route 88 to Tortilla Flat (the campground is two miles past Canyon Lake). Go north to State Route 88 (Apache Trail) and turn right. Canyon Lake and Marina is located two miles west and includes public boat launches and picnic/fishing sites, a restaurant, excursion boats and boat rentals.įrom Mesa, Arizona, take U.S.
Services at the end of Tortilla Flat include a post office, restaurant, and a gift shop. Each campsite comes with a picnic table and a campfire ring with a cooking grate. The facility accommodates RVs and has sewage hookups.
Every campsite has a view of the surrounding desert, some with views of mountain peaks and cliffs. Tortilla Campground is large yet compact, with 77 campsites in close proximity of one another. The campground is located directly across the historic Apache Trail from Tortilla Flat, Arizona, which has a general store and restaurant. Campers awake to a scenic backdrop of rugged bluffs, saguaro cactus and desert skies. From October through April each year, urban dwellers take advantage of cooler temperatures and enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, rock climbing and scenic driving throughout the surrounding Tonto National Forest. Tortilla Campground is a winter campground just outside of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Click image to view more pictures Campground Overview:
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