Lynx Lake Recreation Area

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 picnicking. Scroll down (below the recreation map) to learn more about the excellent recreational opportunities at Lynx Lake.

Lynx Lake Recreation Area Brochure (1,020 KB)

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Day-use sites and trailheads: March 1 - April 30: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM May 1 - September 30: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM October 1 - February 28 (or 29): 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Open Season:	Year-round
Restrictions:	Pets must be on a leash (6' maximum) Electric motors or 10 HP or less gas-powered motors only
Closest Towns:	Prescott and Prescott Valley, AZ

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:

All designated trails in the Lynx Lake Recreation area accommodate mountain bikers.

Campground Camping

Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:

Lynx and Hilltop Campgrounds

RV Camping

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Group Camping

Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:

Eagle Ridge Group Campground

Eagle Ridge Group Campground

Lake and Pond Fishing

Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:

Lynx Lake is a man-made lake of approximately 55 surface acres and is periodically stocked with trout.
A valid fishing or combination license is required for resident and non-resident anglers 10 years of age or older fishing any public accessible water in Arizona.
Use of boat motors is limited to electric motors and 10 HP or less gasoline-powered motors only.
Please see the news release dated August 28, 2020 for more information about swimming in the lakes on the Forest.
Rentals and Guides:
- Lynx Lake Store and Marina: Fishing/Camping supplies, bait, boat rentals and firewood. Store Hours: Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Friday to 8 p.m.), Saturdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Restaurant: Breakfast and lunch daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Both store and restaurant are closed Mondays (except holidays).

Day Hiking

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Picnicking

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Gold Panning

Recreation areas with activity Gold Panning:

Lynx Creek Gold Pan Day Use Area

Boating - Motorized

Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:

Electric motors and 10 HP or less gasoline-powered motors only.

Boating - Non-Motorized

Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:

Rentals and Guides:
- Lynx Lake North Shore Store and Marina offers: Fishing/Camping supplies, bait, paddle boat and canoe rentals, and firewood. Store Hours: Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Friday to 8 p.m.), Saturdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Restaurant: Breakfast and lunch daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Both store and restaurant are closed Mondays (except holidays).