About this campground
The lakes are open year-round. In the warmer months (early May through early October), a fee is required to use the day-use areas, which are managed by a concessionaire. Vist individual sites for details and photos. Upper Lake Mary is the largest of Flagstaff's twin lakes. This long, narrow reservoir is especially popular with power boaters and water skiers because there is no motor size limit on it. It's also popular with those who prefer people-power or windpower over horsepower. For those who like fishing, the lake has northern pike, channel cat, crappie, and some trout. Lower Lake Mary is the smaller of Flagstaff's twin lakes. It has a tendency to disappear during the long dry spells that periodically hit this area. When the lake has water, its banks are usually lined with anglers trying to catch the trout which the Arizona Game and Fish Department stocks here. If it stays full for a year or two, it will pick up a population of northern pike and catfish. Picnic Areas Upper Lake Mary Boat Launch and Picnic Area Lake Mary Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic Area Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area Campgrounds Pinegrove Lakeview Canyon Vista Trails Wood Memorial Sandys Canyon Arizona Trail Priest Draw Kelly Motorized Trail System There are several other lakes nearby, including Marshall, Ashurst, and Mormon lakes. Hover mouse over photo to display slideshow controls. View album on Flicker
Getting there
Location: 7 to 17 miles southeast of Flagstaff on paved roads. GPS (Map): 35°06'58.2"N 111°35'34.1"W (northwest end of Lower Lake Mary) Access: Take Lake Mary Road (FH 3) south-east from Flagstaff. Lower Lake Mary is approximately 7 miles. The far end of Upper Lake Mary and Pinegrove Campground are approximately 17 miles. Click on map thumbnail for larger view.
Activities
- SWIMMING
- BOATING
- CLIMBING
- CAMPING
- FISHING
- HIKING
- PICNICKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Marshall LakeCoconino National Forest Recreation2 mi
- Lake Mary Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic AreaCoconino National Forest Recreation3 mi
- Lakeview Campground (AZ)Coconino National Forest Recreation3 mi
- Lower Lake Mary Picnic AreaCoconino National Forest Recreation3 mi
- PinegroveCoconino National Forest Recreation6 mi
- Walnut Canyon Visitor CenterWalnut Canyon National Monument6 mi
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Lake Mary Recreation Corridor doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Arizona campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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