Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The solution to any problem is to get outside—and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be.
Lake and Pond Fishing
The lakes and ponds within Coconino National Forest are stocked by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. For more information on the types of fish stocked, visit their Fishing website.
Hunting
Hunting activities are regulated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. For licenses, regulations, and other hunting information visit Arizona Game & Fish Department.
Recreational and Target Shooting
Using a firearm or bow and arrow for target shooting is allowed. Visit our Outdoor Ethics page and select the Target Shooting dropdown menu for more information.
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Ashurst Lake
Site Open
The Ashurst Lake boat launch, located on the west side of the lake, is open as weather permits, and allows water access for fishing, paddling and other activities.
Ashurst Lake Campground
Site Open
Ashurst Lake Campground (and its sister site, Forked Pine Campground) rests on the shores of Ashurst Lake, which has good opportunities for fishing and watersports.
Bull Pen Day Use Area & Trailhead
Site Open
This popular day-use area is the trailhead for several trails.
C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir
Site Open
Fed by three watersheds, this narrow, winding body of water looks more like a canyon-bound river than a lake. Given the steep canyon walls that create the C.C. Cragin Reservoir, there is very little…
Cave Springs Campground
Site Open
Cave Springs sits in scenic Oak Creek Canyon and is one of Coconino National Forest's most popular campgrounds. The campground is nestled in a forested canyon near the town of Sedona, Arizona, and…
Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River
Site Open
Fossil Creek, one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona, seems to appear out of nowhere, gushing 20,000 gallons a minute out of a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600-foot-deep canyon.…
Grasshopper Point Swimming & Picnic Area
Site Open
Nestled in the base of Oak Creek Canyon is a large cliff side swimming hole known as Grasshopper Point. This day use site is popular with swimmers and picnickers alike. The swimming hole is shaded…
Kinnikinick Lake
Site Open
Notice: As of May 2013 the Kinnikinick Campground has been converted to a day-use only site. To protect resources, overnight camping is prohibited within one mile of the lake. Kinnikinick Lake is…
Knoll Lake
Site Open
This secluded forest lake attracts visitors for a number of reasons. Surrounded by Ponderosa pines, with a picturesque island in its middle, Knoll Lake provides a scenic setting in which to enjoy…
Knoll Lake Campground
Site Closed
This is a first come, first served secluded forest campground offering easy access to both Knoll Lake and the majestic Mogollon Rim. Bring cash as the campground does not accept credit/debit cards…