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Lake Mary Recreation Corridor
The lakes are open year-round. In the warmer months (early May through early October), a fee is required to use the day-use areas, which are managed by a concessionaire. Visit individual sites for details and photos.
Upper Lake Mary is the largest of Flagstaff's twin lakes. This long, narrow reservoir is especially popular with power boaters and water skiers because there is no motor size limit on it. It's also popular with those who prefer people-power or windpower over horsepower. For those who like fishing, the lake has northern pike, channel cat, crappie, and some trout.
Lower Lake Mary is the smaller of Flagstaff's twin lakes. It has a tendency to disappear during the long dry spells that periodically hit this area. When the lake has water, its banks are usually lined with anglers trying to catch the trout which the Arizona Game and Fish Department stocks here. If it stays full for a year or two, it will pick up a population of northern pike and catfish.
Picnic Areas
- Upper Lake Mary Boat Launch and Picnic Area
- Lake Mary Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic Area
- Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area
Campgrounds
Trails
There are several other lakes nearby, including Marshall, Ashurst, and Mormon lakes.
At a Glance
| Fees: |
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| Best Season: | Spring through fall |
| Busiest Season: | Summer and weekends |
| Closest Towns: | Flagstaff, Arizona |
| Passes: | Recreation Resources Management (the Concessionaire for this site) offers a seasonal pass accepted at the Upper Lake Mary Boat Launch and Picnic Area, Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area, and Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic Area special fee sites. The pass is only available at these sites. |
General Information
Directions:Location: 7 to 17 miles southeast of Flagstaff on paved roads.
GPS (Map): 35°06'58.2"N 111°35'34.1"W (northwest end of Lower Lake Mary)
Access: Take Lake Mary Road (FH 3) south-east from Flagstaff. Lower Lake Mary is approximately 7 miles. The far end of Upper Lake Mary and Pinegrove Campground are approximately 17 miles.
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Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:- Lake Mary Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic Area
- Lower Lake Mary
- Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area
- Upper Lake Mary
- Upper Lake Mary Boat Launch & Picnic Area
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:- Canyon Vista Campground
- Lake Mary Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic Area
- Lakeview Campground
- Lower Lake Mary
- Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area
- Pine Grove Campground
- Upper Lake Mary
- Upper Lake Mary Boat Launch & Picnic Area
Boating - Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:- Lake Mary Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic Area
- Upper Lake Mary
- Upper Lake Mary Boat Launch & Picnic Area
Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:- Lake Mary Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic Area
- Lower Lake Mary
- Upper Lake Mary
- Upper Lake Mary Boat Launch & Picnic Area
Swimming
Recreation areas with activity Swimming:Waterskiing
Recreation areas with activity Waterskiing:- Lake Mary Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic Area
- Upper Lake Mary
- Upper Lake Mary Boat Launch & Picnic Area
Windsurfing
Recreation areas with activity Windsurfing:- Lake Mary Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic Area
- Upper Lake Mary
- Upper Lake Mary Boat Launch & Picnic Area
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