Established Camping
Lake Mary Recreation Corridor
About
USDA Forest Service
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.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
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- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Marshall Lake dispersed
Was very nice. Gravel road around a dried lake (marsh). One mile from Lowell observatory. Neighbors are far enough away to have privacy. No facilities.
Fsr132
We camped on FSR 132z Reaching both lakes was easy from the camping area where we settled. Quite without facilities. Free camping area.
Free Dispersed Camping Area
Dispersed camping areas across from Lower Lake Mary. Some great camping sites available if you’re early and spend some time looking. Lots and lots of elk around dusk and in the morning to watch. Great location really close to town. Feels like you’re in the middle of nowhere. See a little brown sign and a dirt road take it. You never know where you’ll end up.
Location
Lake Mary Recreation Corridor is located in Arizona
Directions
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