From Central Phoenix, take I-17 north to the Carefree Hwy (AZ74). Exit at Carefree Hwy (Exit 223B) and travel west approximately 8 miles to 87th Ave. Take a right onto 87th Ave and follow the road north 2 miles to the Desert Outdoor Center entrance gate (do not turn into Pleasant Harbor Marina entrance).
From the West Valley, travel north on 99th Ave OR take Loop 303 north:
If taking 99th Ave north, about 1 mile after Beardsley Rd, make a left at Lake Pleasant Parkway (Wal-Mart is across the street). Travel north for about 9 miles to Carefree Hwy. Turn left (west) and travel approximately 1.5 miles, then turn right onto 87th Ave. Follow the 87th north for about 2 miles, past Pleasant Harbor Marina entrance, to the Desert Outdoor Center entrance gate.
If taking Loop 303 north, take Exit 131 and turn left onto Lake Pleasant Pky. Drive north, then Lake Pleasant Pkwy will end at Carefree Hwy (AZ74). Turn left (west) and travel approximately 1.5 miles, then turn right onto 87th Ave. Follow the 87th north for about 2 miles, past Pleasant Harbor Marina entrance, to the Desert Outdoor Center entrance gate.
From the East Valley, take the Loop 101 north/west to the I-17 north exit ramp (Exit 23C-B). Take I-17 north to the Carefree Hwy (AZ74). Exit at Carefree Hwy (Exit 223B) and travel west approximately 8 miles to 87th Ave. Take a right and follow the road north for 2 miles to the Desert Outdoor Center entrance gate (past Pleasant Harbor Marina entrance).