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3 Mile Wash Introduce
Welcome to 3 Mile Wash, a hidden gem nestled along the Apache Trail in Roosevelt, Arizona. This picturesque campground and RV park offers a tranquil escape for outdoor enthusiasts, providing a perfect blend of natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Surrounded by breathtaking canyon walls and the calm waters of Roosevelt Lake, 3 Mile Wash is an ideal spot for water sports such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and more. The serene environment, coupled with fewer motorcraft, ensures a peaceful experience for visitors looking to connect with nature.
While the Apache Trail is currently closed due to recent fires and heavy rains, 3 Mile Wash remains a point of interest for those arriving from the top. The road closure sign allows access to the dam viewing area, offering a glimpse of the stunning landscape. Please note that parts of the dirt road have washed away, and repairs may take some time.
For campers, 3 Mile Wash provides a unique experience. While Roosevelt Lake may not be the most kayak and tent camp-friendly location, nearby Cholla Bay offers a small beach area for launching and camping. Although limited in space, it’s a popular spot for those seeking a combination of water activities and camping.
Customer Feedback:
- "Great place to launch all water sports. Beautiful canyon walls, calm water, and fewer motorcraft make this an ideal spot for SUP."
- "This place was a cool place to take your kayak, but you can't get there anymore due to the road closures."
- "We discovered that Roosevelt Lake is not very kayak and tent camp-friendly, but Cholla Bay offers a small beach area for both activities."
Plan your visit to 3 Mile Wash today and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and recreational opportunities this unique campground and RV park has to offer. Whether you’re into water sports, camping, or simply enjoying the great outdoors, 3 Mile Wash is the perfect destination for your next adventure.
Location
ArizonaMaricopa CountyRooseveltApache Trail
Customer Reviews
Great place to launch all water sports. Beautiful canyon walls, calm water and fewer motor craft make this an ideal spot for SUP.
This place was a cool place to take your kayak but you can't get there anymore 😭 Due to the fires and now the heavy rains the Apache Trail is closed at the top currently. Arriving from the top there was a road closure sign to the side of the road so you could still turn in but you can only go as far as just past the dam viewing area. The road is actually blocked just before the dirt road starts. A nice lady at the ranger station said parts of the dirt road have completely washed away and that it would "likely be 50 years before they can fix it". On another note we discovered that Roosevelt Lake is not very kayak+tent camp friendly. You can do both separately but we couldn't find a place except one that was a beach area to launch from AND camp next to. That was Cholla Bay... Very small area and lots of rocks. There were 3 groups of people already there so we had to keep looking.
My best friend and I went to a mother's day trip with our paddle board. Perfect temperature not crowded, but relax.
Loved driving along the river on our trek through the mountains
Wonderful location and access to Salt river. Water is beautiful and clear. Perfect for kayaking and boating. Need to come down from Roosevelt lake through dirt road.
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