This authentic Old West saloon and general store sits at the heart of Arizona’s most scenic desert drive. The wooden building houses a restaurant, saloon, and small market stocking basics like water, snacks, and automotive fluids. Famous for their prickly pear ice cream and walls covered in dollar bills left by visitors over the decades.
Located at mile marker 18 on the Apache Trail, it’s the last reliable resupply point before the rough dirt section to Roosevelt Lake. Often crowded on weekends with motorcycle groups and tour buses.
Historic Apache Trail outpost with prickly pear ice cream
Place Details
| Type | Town / Resupply |
|---|---|
| Street address | Apache Trail, Tortilla Flat, Arizona Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 1780 ft |
| Nearest town | Apache Junction, Arizona |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Land manager | Private |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Cell signal, Drinking water, Shade, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |