Canyon Lake, Apache Junction

gorgeous canyons! Took my boat and explored all kinds of little inlets. Did plein air painting...the best! Took the riverboat on the dinner cruise and was suprised by the quality of food. The new redo of the riverboat was beautiful, esepcially the new paintings...great bighorn! And had to look twice at some of the nautical things on the boat...they were actually painted! The people in the cafe were super friendly. The campgrounds on the lake could use a little work...rather plain and treeless. The RV's got the best spots leaving us humble campers to the dirt. Overall though...great!

good variety of fishing,boating,wildlife veiwing,and pther activities.really enjoyed the day there on boat fishing for cat fish,and photographing wildlife and scenery.one thing i would like to see is better access for wheelchair users to board and unboard boats.

The area is just gorgeous and awe-inspiring. On closer inspection, the lakeshore at the Canyon Lake campground was downright dirty (caveat: we didn't check out the other sites). The lake is down quite a bit (at least 10 feet), and a lot of trash has been exposed. Unfortunately, it isn't being picked up and looks terrible. We saw food trash (lots of cans, etc), sunglasses, old water toys, underwear, etc. My husband had to cut free a baby duck that was caught up in fishing line at the edge of the shore. It was enough to make me gag. I didn't want to get in. The campground itself was not especially well kept, either. I did appreciate the picnic table area that is covered and has misters above. Very much needed! It's HOT this time of year. We'll probably be back, but we will probably try to pay a bit more to tent-camp in the RV area, where there's grass and it's a bit nicer. May rent a water craft to head out for fun on the water.

I love this lake. There are so many things that you are able to do. I have been here many times and enjoy it SO MUCH!

Went to Canyon Lake in January 2006, the lake was almost empty, it was 75 degrees outside and the lake was like a sheet of glass, the canyons were great. I saw 2 deer, and 1 long horn sheep in the 3 hours that I was there. What a great place to boat, swim or just get away for a short time. Only about 30 minute drive from Mesa Az. Boat ramps were very wide and well kept. Rest rooms were clean and the picnic areas looked good. What else can you ask for? Ok water in January was cold.