Coconino National Forest's Lake Mary Recreation Corridor sits across from Lower Lake Mary, southeast of Flagstaff, with dispersed sites spread across open terrain along gravel roads. Access roads are rough, and the lake itself can appear as a marsh depending on conditions. Elk are commonly spotted at dusk and in the morning. Sites have no facilities on the ground, though trash service is listed, and campers should expect to bring everything else. This corridor works best for self-sufficient campers comfortable navigating unmarked dirt roads to find a site.
Description
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. Vist 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 Pinegrove Lakeview Canyon Vista Trails Wood Memorial Sandys Canyon Arizona Trail Priest Draw Kelly Motorized Trail System There are several other lakes nearby, including Marshall, Ashurst, and Mormon lakes.
Fee Info
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 special fee sites.
No fees or permits are required at trailheads or other sites around the lakes.
Reservation Info
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake Mary Recreation Corridor is located in Arizona near Flagstaff
Public CampgroundDirections
Location: 7 to 17 miles southeast of Flagstaff on paved roads. 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.
Coordinates
35.0899925 N
111.53695182 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 8/19/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/19/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/19/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 16 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 1 hr 20 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 1 hr 55 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 10 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
