Mormon Lake

Mormon Lake is the largest natural lake in Arizona... sometimes. 

During periods of drought, it tends to shrink or even disappear. 

Even when Mormon Lake does feature water, it is still a relatively shallow lake. Most of the time the lake has enough water in it to resemble a riparian marsh, but it also occasionally dries up.

Regardless, Mormon Lake features an excellent overlook where you can often see wildlife and birds across the lake's landscape.  There is also a picturesque little resort on the lake's western shore where you can rent recreational equipment such as mountain bikes, horses to ride, snowmobiles and cross-country skis in season. Or you can drop in at the Mormon Lake Lodge, a famous cowboy steak house where the brands of local ranches are burned into the log walls.