The Long Way
Maricopa County

Pebble Beach Day Use Area

Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona. Developed recreation site.

Details

Map. Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona. Larger map
Where
Mesa, Maricopa County, AZ. No street address stated. Directions
When
No access after sundown or before sunrise.
Season
Year Round, although desirable when water levels are higher May-September.
Getting there
This site is located 20 miles northeast of Mesa. From Mesa, travel 7 miles east on the Superstition Freeway (US 60) to Power Road /Bush Highway/Forest Road (FR) 204 and turn north. Follow Bush Highway for 13 miles to FR 169, and turn left. Follow FR 169 for 1 mile to the site. The entire route is paved.
Fees
Day Use: $8 per vehicle per day (purchased at Tonto NF Office or Retail Vendor) $12 per vehicle per day (purchased on-site at Tonto Fee Machine) $80 per annual $60 per senior & access annual Tonto Watercraft Sticker: $4 per motorized watercraft, if required.
Access
Being in a developed recreation site after sundown or before sunrise.
Phone
(480) 610-3300
Website
fs.usda.gov
Managed by
Mesa Ranger District, Tonto National Forest.
Coordinates
33.552669, -111.574027.

This site is a most popular inner tube starting and take-out point. With the abundance of tables and shade ramadas, families like to camp out for the day at the water's edge and cool off from the summer heat.