Lake Mary Recreation Corridor

Area Status: Open

Lake Mary Shoreline and boat ramp at the Narrows

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. 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

Campgrounds

Trails

There are several other lakes nearby, including Marshall, Ashurst, and Mormon lakes.

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At a Glance

Fees:	Fees are required at the developed day-use areas during the high-use season, generally mid-April through mid-October: Upper Lake Mary Boat Launch and Picnic Area, Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area, and Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic Area. Fees are required at the developed campgrounds. No fees or permits are required at trailheads or other sites around the lakes.
Best Season:	Spring through fall
Busiest Season:	Summer and weekends
Closest Towns:	Flagstaff, Arizona
Passes:	Upper Lake Mary and Narrows Boat Launches and Picnic Area have automated fee machines to purchase daily ($10) or weekly passes ($15). Red Rock Annual Passes and Interagency Annual and Lifetime Passes (America the Beautiful) are also honored at these sites. Click on graphic for larger view.

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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