Lynx Lake Recreation Area

Prescott National Forest
344 So. Cortez St.
Prescott, AZ 86303
Phone: (928) 443-8000

From Interstate 17, travel west on State Route 69 toward Prescott. Turn left on Walker Road and follow sign to Lynx Lake.

Accessible fishing opportunities available for physically challenged anglers to a fishing dock on Lynx South shore day-use site.

Lynx Lake is one of the most popular recreation areas in central Arizona. Mild weather, the cool ponderosa pine forest, a serene 55-acre lake, trout fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, archaeological sites, and bird watching attract visitors from throughout Arizona, and bring them back again and again.

Arizona State Game and Fish Department periodically stocks the lake with rainbow trout. A State of Arizona fishing license and trout stamp are required for anglers age 14 and over. Largemouth bass and crappie are also present in the lake. The lake is open all year. Bag limits are 6 trout per day; 6 bass per day; and unlimited on crappie.

The use of boat motors on properly licensed watercraft is limited to electrically powered models. Non-motorized, oar, paddle, or sail-powered boats are also permitted. Rental boats are available at the Lynx Store and Marina, (928) 778-0720.

Lynx North shore day-use site has picnic tables, toilets, and drinking water is available, seasonally. Access to the site is Forest Road 611 turnoff from Walker Road 3 miles south of Hwy 69.

Lynx South shore day use site has picnic tables, toilets, and drinking water is available, seasonally. Access to the site is Forest Road 623 turnoff from Walker Road 3.5 miles south of Hwy 69.

• April 1 through September 30; 6 a.m.- 8 p.m.

• October 1 through March 31; 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Hilltop campground has 38 sites, drinking water and toilets are available. There are no hookups and reservations are not required. The maximum size vehicle is 40 feet. The campground season is opened from April 1 to November 1. Access is on the east side of Walker Road, 3.5 miles south of State Hwy 69.

Lynx campground has 39 sites, drinking water and toilets are available. There are no hookups and reservations are not required. The maximum size vehicle is 40 feet. The campground season is opened from April 1 to November 1. Access is on the east side of Walker Road, 3 miles south of State Hwy 69.

• Contact National Forest for current fee rate.

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