This site is 6 miles southeast of the historic Roosevelt Dam. From Mesa: take AZ-87 (Beeline Highway) north for about 60 miles to its junction with AZ188. Turn right onto AZ188 for 33 miles to the junction of AZ88. Continue south on AZ188 for 4 miles to Forest Road (FR) 82 (Windy Hill Recreation Site entrance). Turn left and continue for 2 miles to the site. The entire route is paved.

From the Globe area: take AZ-188 north for 25 miles to Forest Road 82 (Windy Hill Recreation Site entrance), turn right, and continue for 2 miles to the site. The entire route is paved.

Migratory waterfowl (including Canada geese) and raptors (including bald eagles and osprey) use the lake during the fall and winter. Small isolated islands and coves offer outstanding opportunities for camping and relaxing in the unique Sonoran Desert.

From Mesa: Take AZ-87 (Beeline Highway) north for about 60 miles to the junction of AZ-188. Turn right and follow AZ-188 for 26 miles to the lake. The entire route is paved.

From Globe area: Take AZ-188 northwest 27 miles to the lake. The entire route is paved.