Lynx Lake Recreation Area
Located in the cool pines just outside of Prescott, AZ, Lynx Lake Recreation Area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities including: hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, boating, and picnicking. Scroll down (below the recreation map) to learn more about the excellent recreational opportunities at Lynx Lake.
Lynx Lake Recreation Area Brochure (1,020 KB)
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | Day-use sites and trailheads:
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Open Season: | Year-round |
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Closest Towns: | Prescott and Prescott Valley, AZ |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:- Boy Scout Trail #126
- Homestead Trail #305
- Lynx Ruins Trail #301
- Ranch Trail #62
- Salida Connection Trail #9263
- Salida Gulch Trail #95
- Salida Trail #93
- Seven Mile Gulch Trail #9854
- Smith Ravine Trail #297
All designated trails in the Lynx Lake Recreation area accommodate mountain bikers.
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:Lynx and Hilltop Campgrounds
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:Eagle Ridge Group Campground
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:- Lynx Lake - North Shore Picnic Site
- Lynx Lake - South Shore Boat Ramp
- Lynx Lake Marina & Store Boating Site
- Lynx Lake is a man-made lake of approximately 55 surface acres and is periodically stocked with trout.
- A valid fishing or combination license is required for resident and non-resident anglers 10 years of age or older fishing any public accessible water in Arizona.
- Use of boat motors is limited to electric motors and 10 HP or less gasoline-powered motors only.
- Please see the news release dated August 28, 2020 for more information about swimming in the lakes on the Forest.
- Rentals and Guides:
- Lynx Lake Store and Marina: Fishing/Camping supplies, bait, boat rentals and firewood. Store Hours: Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Friday to 8 p.m.), Saturdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Restaurant: Breakfast and lunch daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Both store and restaurant are closed Mondays (except holidays).
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Boy Scout Trail #126
- Highlands Trail #442
- Homestead Trail #305
- Johns Tank Trail #94
- Lynx Creek Ruin Trailhead
- Lynx Recreation Trail #311
- Lynx Ruins Trail #301
- Ranch (62) Trailhead
- Ranch Trail #62
- Salida Connection Trail #9263
- Salida Gulch Trail #95
- Salida Trail #93
- Seven Mile Gulch Trail #9854
- Smith Ravine Trail #297
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:- Lynx Creek Gold Pan Day Use Area
- Lynx Creek Ruin Trailhead
- Lynx Lake - North Shore Picnic Site
- Lynx Lake - South Shore Boat Ramp
Boating - Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:Electric motors and 10 HP or less gasoline-powered motors only.
Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:- Lynx Lake - North Shore Picnic Site
- Lynx Lake - South Shore Boat Ramp
- Lynx Lake Marina & Store Boating Site
- Rentals and Guides:
- Lynx Lake North Shore Store and Marina offers: Fishing/Camping supplies, bait, paddle boat and canoe rentals, and firewood. Store Hours: Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Friday to 8 p.m.), Saturdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Restaurant: Breakfast and lunch daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Both store and restaurant are closed Mondays (except holidays).
Swimming
Recreation areas with activity Swimming:- Lynx Lake - North Shore Picnic Site
- Lynx Lake - South Shore Boat Ramp
- Lynx Lake Marina & Store Boating Site
Please see the news release dated August 28, 2020 for more information about swimming in the lakes on the Forest.