Lynx Lake & Verde River Annual Bald Eagle Closures 12/1 - 6/30

Alert

Date(s): Nov 25, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025

John's Tank Trail near Lynx Lake and parts of the banks of the Verde River are closed annually from December 1 - June 30 to protect nesting bald eagles. 

News releases dated 11/25/24:

Area(s):

  • Lynx Lake Recreation Area
  • Boy Scout Trail #126
  • Eagle Ridge Group Campground
  • Highlands Trail #442
  • Hilltop Campground
  • Homestead Trail #305
  • Johns Tank Trail #94
  • Lynx Campground
  • Lynx Creek Gold Pan Day Use Area
  • Lynx Creek Ruin Trailhead
  • Lynx Lake - North Shore Picnic Site
  • Lynx Lake - South Shore Boat Ramp
  • Lynx Lake Marina & Store Boating Site
  • 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
  • Verde River
  • Beasley Flat Picnic Site
  • Clear Creek Fishing Site
  • White Bridge Picnic Site and Boat Launch

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