Roosevelt Lake : Arizona's Hidden Oasis

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Roosevelt Lake, nestled in the picturesque desert landscape of Arizona, stands as a captivating testament to nature's beauty. This expansive reservoir, formed by the mighty Theodore Roosevelt Dam on the Salt River, beckons visitors with its shimmering blue waters and awe-inspiring surroundings. Surrounded by rugged mountains and sprawling desert vistas, Roosevelt Lake offers a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Whether it's embarking on a thrilling boating adventure, casting a fishing line into its abundant waters, or simply relishing the tranquility of its shores, visitors are treated to a remarkable experience. With its abundant wildlife, breathtaking sunsets, and a myriad of recreational opportunities
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@lloydbaker6988 11 месяцев назад

Hey, Hey, RVerTV Russ is taking us all to Roosevelt Lake, Too Cool For School. 👍

@stephaniesimmons-ashorobi3314 11 месяцев назад

The flowers are pretty.

@craigkrajewski8772 11 месяцев назад

That was cool to see those flowers on top of those cactus

@birdman5223 11 месяцев назад

Wonderful☺️

@susanboatman7913 11 месяцев назад

Excellent video Russ. The Western states have unbelievable beauty.

@henrywardell4635 11 месяцев назад

Happy Trails- U.S.A. - Russ - RVerTV Fans. Thank you Russ.🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Same to you!

@stephbrandenburg9957 11 месяцев назад

Good news about full recovery for reservoirs and cooler weather. Those cactus flowering crowns just something wouldn’t have thought about.. drone view was super!

@lindawoody8501 11 месяцев назад

Hubby and I have only lived in AZ three years so just getting the lay of the land so to speak. I especially enjoy seeing all these interesting places to visit. Great scenery. Fabulous job of going there and taking the video Russ. Many thanks!

@traveldreamer4616 11 месяцев назад

My grandparents lived in Pumkin Center (Tonto Basin). Spent many a day playing in Tonto Creek and fishing in Roosevelt Lake. Great video. Thanks for the memories. The saguaro cactus blossom is the state flower of AZ.

@having-fun-while-i-can 11 месяцев назад

you missed out on good campsite on the salt river. free camping.

@monkeybarmonkeyman 11 месяцев назад

Used to go out there by street bike or Jeep about once every other week back in the late 90's. On the back road into Mesa you would quite often have cattle and/or horses plodding on the highway. The dam has a number of claims to fame on the historical marker 🙂

@randygyulay5114 11 месяцев назад

More and more memories. I drove the Apache trail way back when it was mostly a dirt road. The excitement never ends.

@lauraslanesvanlifetravels 11 месяцев назад

I took a trip from Phoenix, down to Tucson, back up through Globe and also this area...got some FABULOUS photos...I just love that bridge! lol...I made a video about it too...love that area!

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

So cool!

@ksr1177 11 месяцев назад

Great video Russ that lake looks beautiful and full. Thanks again for sharing and be safe out there.

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@kathyhepler382 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Russ. I've never been there. Beautiful!!! Safe travels!!!

@ireneluciow455 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Russ for this and all your videos! It's been 35 years since we travelled there so many memories you bring back to us. We drove to the dam then to Tortilla Flats and camped there a few times was a nice drive where we bought burgers and lemon pie. We miss the travells, thanks again .

@peterselten500 11 месяцев назад

Hi russ another great tour thanks alot . Cheers mate🇦🇺

@lornaherlache1950 11 месяцев назад

Hi Russ, I’ve always loved driving in Arizona, we’ve been to many places in the mountains, been on rides in rural areas, went on boat rides along the Colorado River! Payson has been an interesting little place to visit! Our last trip was to Tucson, also visited Tombstone!

@lindamartin2045 11 месяцев назад

Thanks ... beautiful day and scenery. Would make a marvelous crazy quilt. Take care.👍👍🤗

@kimberlyshalaby1134 11 месяцев назад

🙋‍♀Hello Russ! Another beautiful day! Enjoyed seeing Roosevelt Lake, & the Dam. The arch bridge was neat! Have a good weekend. Hope the van will be okay.👍

@gmpny3945 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. Very enjoyable from start to finish. We do have a beautiful country!

@pamelabeaton6667 11 месяцев назад

This Lake will be hopping come Fourth of July people.I'm a native arizonan I know the lake.anybody that's lived here for years will be coming up to Roosevelt from Phoenix she's gorgeous man wow, proud to be an Arizonan i was born in Scottsdale 1963 I'm proud.

@larryhuset4015 11 месяцев назад

Loved the aerial view over the Cactus. Flowers were awesome! Thank you.

@geezerpleasers_OG 11 месяцев назад

Awesome closeup of the bees and the cactus flowers

@petercoombs6634 Месяц назад

Love your videos!!! Been touring a lot of where you have been!! Love Globe, Oak Creek Canyon, Jerome ect!!!! Going back this!! Thanks again Peter From Maine

@maryelmaguire3161 11 месяцев назад

I’m definitely going here next time I’m in AZ. My dad was a power plant operator. So we always visited dams and lived by the dams. Not been to this this dam though. We lived at the Grand Coulee Dam which backed up the Columbia River which that part of the river is called Lake Roosevelt after Franklin Delano Roosevelt who came there when building the Grand Coulee Dam. He was there at Grand Coulee Dam October 2 1937. Love this trip Russ. I lived below the Grand Coulee Dam. You get use to it because the beauty is beyond belief. It was cooler because in the summer if they had to release water it would make the city 10-15 degrees cooler. We could even feel the spray from the water coming over at our house. The water w/o be so much and so powerful you could see the white water and foam a half a mile down river

@lindabrown2211 11 месяцев назад

That was a nice drive and the bridge and water level was so good to see. That one skinny road was a little scary looking, thank heavens they have the wait and go pull outs. Thanks for showing places I've never been. I just Love AZ. Be well and safe travels.

@georgemccoy219 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for another beautiful video, Russ! I have wanted to see the dam and lake in recent years after seeing some video produced by the folks at the Lost Dutchman Museum. At the time it was constructed, it was the tallest masonry dam in the world. Theodore Roosevelt opened the dam at its dedication in March of 1911, but the original name was not Roosevelt Dam, but Salt River Dam. The renaming would not take place until 1959. I'm definitely going to put it on my "must-see" list for AZ! Cheers!

@RandiG63 11 месяцев назад

Love the drone shots of the flowers ❤ you really do capture the beauty of the landscape Russ 🤠👍

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Many thanks

@skyebird3933 11 месяцев назад

Another video full of scenic wonders. Thank you so much for taking us along. 😊

@Nick21ceriani 7 месяцев назад

Awesome video, such a happy fella. Love how he laughs at his jokes

@peterparker9057 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. Really enjoying scenic landscape here in Saturday morning.

@myjourneysinfaith 11 месяцев назад

What a beautiful drive. I'm definitely going to try it.

@richardl.7390 11 месяцев назад

WOW ! Your pictures of the Saguaros in bloom are terrific ! You definitely got an eye for beauty. RICHARD

@chuckjacobs-arizona7698 11 месяцев назад

Another excellent job, Russ, as always! Even though this is in my back yard, and I have been here many times, it's always nice to see it through a new set of eyes. Good work! Safe travels, my friend....

@vella4897 10 месяцев назад

Good morning Hope you have an awesome day.Beautiful place.❤❤❤❤❤❤

@majorbuzz 11 месяцев назад

The Roosevelt Dam was raised up several years ago. Was there in 1970 and 1996. Looks completely different from 1970 after it was raised. It was a masonry dam resembling stone blocks.

@lindabradford9591 11 месяцев назад

Want went by to the left side of the cactus at 6:05? Love the cactus flowers, the lake and dam. Thanks for the video and letting us ride along, Russ.

@kenmajeski7715 11 месяцев назад

Spent a couple months around Roosevelt lake for 3 winters. The Apache trail is closed at Fish Creek hill. It was about a 18 percent grade one lane with pull outs. Scary ride with a one ton dually and a truck camper. But the third year it was closed due to numerous washouts and rock slides. Beautiful NF campground (Burnt Corral) on Apache lake. They were going to chip seal and pave part of the road. Maybe that's what the dump truck was about... Brought back memories... Thanks....

@lakemi4665 11 месяцев назад

I luv living in the great lakes but that is awesome russ, thanks for sharing

@susanboatman7913 11 месяцев назад

The Saguaro flower are exquisite.

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Yes they are!

@stephend.mixell2042 11 месяцев назад

🤚🖐👍👍👍. Nice Russ keep up the great videos.

@larryjohnson6398 11 месяцев назад

Happy days for All the water in the reservoir. That will keep the food growing for us all. 😅😅😅

@williambingham2459 11 месяцев назад

Back in 2017 I took Rt88 past Tortilla Flat and drove all the way to Roosevelt Dam and back around to Globe. Took road not knowing it was dirt. Best fun I had by accident on my trip west to Apache Junction. Hope they make the repair.

@robhebbs7960 11 месяцев назад

I was up there in april camping for a week. I parked right where you did by the bridge over look and walked under the bridge and caught to catfish one day. I see the water was up even more than when i was there. That property below the marina is private land only for members now. We used to camp down there for a small fee and use the boat ramp .

@joywyse6996 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Russ. Can't wait to get back to AZ. Boyce Thompson Arboretum is one of my stops out that way too. The dam is beautiful and so is the weather. I'm still in CO but at least it's cooler here for a while.

@yawndave 11 месяцев назад

I drove 88 from Lake Roosevelt to Apache Junction back in 1990 when it was HOT...122 in Phoenix that day. So hot they suspended operations at Sky Harbor. At 15:03 -- very cool to hear the trill of the Canyon Wren, one of my favorite sounds of the southwest! Where are you headed after you get the van serviced?

@robertjean659 11 месяцев назад

I believe you can eat the buds on top of those cactus. Great vid Russ. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

@beng2427 11 месяцев назад

Tis was a place I couldn't get to on my last trip. Thanks.

@markreynolds3850 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing , interesting stuff 😊.

@hdgehog6 2 месяца назад

I was with Salt River Project for 20 years and my job took me everywhere. I went to all the damns and power plants, all except Roosevelt.... I never got up there!

@jimp.7286 11 месяцев назад

I think those weird forms on the right of the dam, (in the rock), are the old overflow. I looked it up and the dam was expanded in the 80's/90's. I could be wrong but I think that means they built the dam higher? Others probably know. Love the aerial views of the cacti blossoms. That's beyond cool. Sure wish I could head that way but once again,....I've waited too long. It's heating up already and little rv doesn't care for that so much. Anyway - thanks for desert views. Cheers. 👍

@jimbridge4166 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Russ

@ronaldclark2624 11 месяцев назад

Nice video, thank you! Ron PTL USA

@susanstrickland6774 11 месяцев назад

Scenery is just beautiful. Ty. 🙂👍

@Go4Corvette 6 месяцев назад

Thanks again, Russ

@COMtnPilot 11 месяцев назад

Another great vid, Russ! Thanks Brotha! 😎🇺🇸

@craiglanders6853 11 месяцев назад

glad to see you in our part of the neighborhood again...

@marthabracamontes9436 9 месяцев назад

I like your videos 💕

@LotBoy87 9 месяцев назад

It has been a long time since I have been to Roosevelt Lake

@rickcrippen5180 11 месяцев назад

I’d never seen this place before. Really nice. Gotta visit some day.

@jayvee1947 11 месяцев назад

I was in Pinetop in August for my birthday. Cool temp and lots of trees.

@user-mv7ig6nm9o 5 месяцев назад

Back in the mid to late 80's be fore the bridge you was allowed to drive across the dam. Sad to hear the Apache Trail is closed. It is a very narrow and winedy road all the way to Apache Junction.

@jesscarey7666 11 месяцев назад

Very cool Russ! Take care sir

@goodoakpress 11 месяцев назад

The saguaro cactus blossom is the official Arizona state flower. Nice to get those shots of them with the drone. I also recall taking a trip to Roosevelt Dam back in the 1980s with my brother and sister-in-law, (who he had just started dating at the time.) We took the now washed out road from Mesa and drove up to the back of the dam, but we didn't go to the lake itself. After seeing your video, I wish we had. It's a beautiful part of Arizona.

@denturetalkwithmargaret8483 11 месяцев назад

Always enjoy your videos Russell ❤

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Hi Margaret Hope all is well

@rickcrippen5180 11 месяцев назад

Great job, great little trip, Russ!

@JAT922 11 месяцев назад

So cool for school!

@judyaimel7293 11 месяцев назад

It's so clean 👍😊

@judyaimel7293 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. Love 😘

@juliebradford2999 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for Sharing! Great video!

@1robertmkelly 11 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Robert!!

@paulsoyka7003 11 месяцев назад

Love your RU-vid channel

@suzannesawyer6170 9 месяцев назад

Hi Russell, if I may the white mtns are near showlow, apache peaks and superstition mtns are around roosevelt lake.

@YahshuaLovesMe 11 месяцев назад

you are SO kool thanks for sharing, makes my Day!

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Your kind comment Just made my day. Thanks for watching

@juliogonzales5441 11 месяцев назад

Great 👍 video 👍

@rvertv 11 месяцев назад

Thank you 👍

@lauraslanesvanlifetravels 11 месяцев назад

Oh man...Russ...I wish you had seen just how far that road goes because I stopped where you stopped...not enough time before the sun was going to set before I got back to Phoenix...darn! lol

@edmalts 10 месяцев назад

Hey rver Russ,,,,my wife and I enjoy your videos and so much information you give us is very useful,,,,, thank you 🙏, we are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon and seeing your videos on that and especially the free boondocking areas and great. We will be camping those areas hopefully we sleep comfortably in my ford f-150 with a camper on it. Q. Do you think it’s a good idea. Driving from Texas ! 😂😂🎉

@rvertv 10 месяцев назад

yes enjoy the grand canyon and the BLM camping areas are perfect for spending nights

@rickstone1303 11 месяцев назад

Hello Russ, New subscriber, really enjoy your trips. What camera do you use? Great clarity and zoom. Thanks

@stevemcbride2685 11 месяцев назад

Been there. Very nice area when there is H2O

@briannave7326 11 месяцев назад

I was up to the dam in the early nineties and the gates were open letting out a lot of water.

@cookimozdziock8146 11 месяцев назад

Fires in the area a few years back did the Vegetation in. Rains then washed all away

@t-bone9403 10 месяцев назад

If you stop on the left in the parking area before the tunnel. You can walk around and check out the old tunnel. There are bats in the old tunnel. Pretty cool.

@SmittyAZ 11 месяцев назад

The Movie, "Jake's Corner" just popped in my thoughts... (Free, right here on YT)

@dmbrew54 8 месяцев назад

Good to see that dump truck go on the narrow road. Guess it would be okay for my 25 ft. Class C motorhome.

@abpccpba 11 месяцев назад

The Apache Trail was the way everything made it to the dam site built mostly by Indians. My grandparents lived in what was called Livingston (1900 to 1907) on the river plain raising vegetables and hay; which ended up in Globe; taking two days to reach.

@apolloskyfacer5842 11 месяцев назад

Hi Russ. NSW Australia here watching yet again, one of your top notch road videos. It was way back in 1993 that I drove up the dirt road below the Roosevelt Dam from Apache Junction. I remember being very impressed by the dam because of the huge blocks of stone that was used in its construction that could be seen on the face of it. I then continued on down to Globe.

@keithbalke6352 11 месяцев назад

White Mts way north of globe

@harmonic3350 11 месяцев назад

Stick your finger in the leak and save Phoenix! 🌊 Dam good video, sir.

@pamelabeaton6667 11 месяцев назад

That's a federal U.S. Campground it is called Oak Flats it is by Magna mine. 😊

@hoss1003 11 месяцев назад

Hey Russ.. That leaky pipe at the dam, was the pipe from the mens room..

@Coxfame 4 месяца назад

Hey mate. You forgot to go little further down... I just found out this lake and decided to stop by and we drove like .5 mile further down where the 2 flags are. Danger though

@craiglanders6853 11 месяцев назад

those gates access the dam...

@fbksfrank4 5 месяцев назад

When in spring does the cactus bloom?

@RobertSmith-cp6vl 11 месяцев назад

Hi Russ I guess you didn’t hear me hollaring to you I was telling you to blow your van horn in the tunnel. When me and my wife are traveling when we come to a tunnel I always blow our horn .have a good and safe day thanks

@Mars_Life_and_Beings Месяц назад

Those brick buildings at the dam look older than 1910.

@marcthompson4063 3 месяца назад

I just wish lake Mead and Powell would fill up.

@lornaz1975 11 месяцев назад

What is the whistling sound when you are driving? Just curious.

@romancastro3253 11 месяцев назад

Need to get the Little Dutch Boy to plug that leak with his finger.

@cookimozdziock8146 11 месяцев назад

Apache trail

@pamelabeaton6667 11 месяцев назад

Yeah you going to Devil's Canyon now beautiful aint it. There's a history about that tunnel to I just found a video last week about that time when its history. History in Arizona Lots if you know what to do and you know who you know. Yup.😊