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Where the Desert Meets the Pines

Central Arizona's mild climate makes the Prescott a year-round destination to camp, fish, picnic, hike, and ride!

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Recreation

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Central Arizona’s mild climate allows for year-round outdoor recreation which provides physical, emotional, economic, and spiritual benefits to people and society.

National Interactive Visitors' Map

Map with links to numerous recreational opportunities and accessibility information.

Discover detailed information about recreational opportunities on National Forest lands using the Interactive Visitors' Map. Use the link below to zoom in to the Prescott National Forest.

Prescott National Forest

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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…

Lynx Creek Gold Pan Day Use Area
Picnicking Other
This day use area is primarily used for recreational gold panning. Please visit Rockhounding, Prospecting & Mining on Prescott National Forest for more information including maps and other online…

Lynx Creek Ruin Trailhead
Hiking Picnicking
Picnic tables and parking for short, easy hike to Lynx Creek Ruin via Lynx Ruins Trail #301.Lynx Lake Recreation Area Brochure Facilities:No drinking waterVault toiletGarbage service

Lynx Lake - North Shore Picnic Site
Water Activities Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
At 55-acres, Lynx Lake is the largest--and busiest--lake on the Prescott National Forest.  Lynx Lake North Shore Day-use Area provides lake-side recreation, fishing, picnic tables and grills, a…

Lynx Lake - South Shore Boat Ramp
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking
A popular lake-side picnic and fishing area, South Shore has ample parking for cars and vehicles towing trailers or boats on all but the busiest days of the year when it fills up. Hours of operation…

Lynx Lake Marina & Store Boating Site
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This site provides restaurant dining, fishing/camping supplies, bait, boat rentals and firewood.  Closed for a couple of months each winter; Visit the Lynx Lake Store website for hours, menu, and…

Lynx Lake Recreation Area
Hiking Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Biking
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…

Metate Trailhead
Hiking Picnicking Biking
Provides access to trails in the Granite Mountain Wilderness, as well as trails in the Granite Basin Recreation Area. Granite Basin Recreation Area Brochure View photos on Flickr Facilities:2…

Mingus Hang Glider Launch Specialized Sport Site
Other
Arizona’s premier hang gliding and paragliding launch. Visitors are welcome, but camping is authorized only for current members of the Arizona Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association.  Previous…

Mingus Lake Day Use / Fishing Site
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Water Activities
A small lake located in the cool pines of Mingus Mountain, Mingus Lake is periodically stocked with rainbow trout.A valid fishing or combination license is required for resident and non-resident…
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