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Lynx Campground

Located in the Lynx Lake Recreation Area. Lynx Lake is one of the most popular recreation spots in central Arizona on the Bradshaw Ranger District. More than 90,000 people visit each year! Mild weather, the cool ponderosa pine forest, a serene 55-acre lake, trout fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, gold panning, archaeological sites, and bird watching attract visitors from throughout Arizona, and bring them back again and again.

Lynx Lake Recreation Area Brochure

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Facilities:

  • 35 campsites with picnic table, fire rings, and grills
  • 4 double campsites with picnic table, fire rings, and grills
  • 4 vault toilets
  • 2 flush toilets
  • Drinking water
  • Garbage service

RVs:

  • Maximum vehicle length varies by site from 22-35 feet
  • No RV hook-ups
  • Filling RV water tanks is not permitted.

General Information

April 1 - Oct 31

April 1 - October 31

  • Check-in after 2:00 p.m./Check-out by 12:00 noon

•    Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
•    Campfires in developed fire pits only
•    The gathering of dead wood is allowed for campground use only
•    Fireworks are prohibited
•    Dogs must be on leash (6' maximum)
•    OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground
•    Maximum length of stay: 14 days in 30-day period on the Prescott National Forest including stays at dispersed recreation sites.
•    Discharging any weapon is prohibited in the Lynx Lake Recreation Area

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $18/night.
Double Site: $36/night.
Additional Vehicle: $5/vehicle.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

  • $18 for campsite
  • $36 for double campsite
  • $5 for extra vehicle

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.51664559

Longitude: -112.3880009

Directions

From Hwy 69: South on Walker Road (by Costco; 5 miles east of Prescott), approximately 3 miles. Campground is on the left side of Walker Road.  Campground road and spurs are paved.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Last updated April 26th, 2025