We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, for much of the information on this page. We share information and images with Wikipedia. Lynx Lake, Arizona, is a 55-acre (220,000 m2) reservoir located within Prescott National Forest, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Prescott, Arizona, in the Bradshaw Mountains. Lynx Lake is located at 5,530 feet (1,690 m) elevation and is stocked for fishing. It is one of the most popular recreation areas in central Arizona. Mild weather, the cool ponderosa pine forest, trout fishing, boating, mountain hiking, horseback riding, archaeological sites, and bird watching attract visitors from throughout Arizona. The lake was formed in 1952, when a dam was put in at Lynx Creek, 6 miles (9.7 km) below Walker, Arizona. Mule deer, bald eagles, osprey, and javelinas are native to the area. Rainbow trout, bull frogs, and domestic ducks and geese have been introduced into the lake. The Arizona State Game and Fish Department occasionally stocks the lake with rainbow trout. Largemouth bass & crappie are also present in the lake. The lake is open all year. Plant life native to the area, consists of alligator juniper, beargrass, cliff-rose, & ponderosa pine,. There are two National Forest Campgrounds near the lake with 36 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. There are four double campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. There are four vault toilets. There are two flush toilets. Drinking water & garbage service is available. Non-motorized and electric-powered boats are permitted on the lake. There is a 2- mile Lakeshore Trailwhich loops around the lake. There is also recreational gold panning in the area & the author of this page has found gold in the area. Restrictions: Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires in developed fire pits only The gathering of dead wood is allowed for campground use only Fireworks are prohibited Dogs must be on leash (6' maximum) OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground Maximum length of stay: 7 days Discharging any weapon is prohibited at all times in the Lynx Lake Recreation Area Hours & Fees: Hours Of Lake Use: From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the lake use time is 6AM to 10PM. From Labor Day to Memorial Day, the hours are 7AM to dusk. Fees: $18 for single campsite. $36 for double campsite. $5 for extra vehicle. Directions: From Hwy 69: South on Walker Road (by Costco; 5 miles east of Prescott), approximately 3 miles. Campground is on the left side of Walker Road. The campground road and spurs are paved. Note: Prescott is the home of three museums that describe the culture of the area. Here are Links to their websites. They are the Phippen Museum, the Sharlot Hall Museum, and the Smoki Museum.

If you are planning to visit Prescott and the Prescott area and you are coming from outside of Arizona, you could fly into Phoenix and then rent a car. Prescott is a little over a 2 hour drive from Phoenix off of the scenic I-17 route by taking Arizona 69. There are hotels and motels all along the way in nearby towns. We have some links to Priceline.com on this page since they can arrange all of your air flights, hotels and car. You may need some outdoor clothing and equipment, if you plan to visit the Prescott or Sedona area. We have some links to Altrec on this page since they are a good online source for outdoor gear. The IHG Link will take you to hotels within the Prescott City Limits. We of course, appreciate your use of the advertising on our pages, since it helps us to keep this page active.

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