Fool Hollow LakeBrochure and Map |
Brochure and Map of Fool Hollow Lake State Recreation Area (SRA) in Arizona. Published by Arizona State Parks & Trails.
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Nearby Parks
Hiking Trail
Park Rules
If you’re having a great time here, don’t forget
to visit one of the two nearby state parks!
Lyman Lake State Park (60 miles) There’s
no shortage of activities at this secluded
getaway: hiking, fishing, swimming,
boating, archaeology, and petroglyph trails
are all available! And with no size restrictions
on watercrafts, boaters can enjoy waterskiing
and speedboating. (928) 337-4441
Homolovi State Park (85 miles) An
archaeological treasure, this sprawling park
also has campsites and picnic tables for the
everyday traveler. The park museum includes
a collection of Hopi artifacts as well as records
the contributions Hopi people have made to
the country and their people. (928) 289-4106
The park has a 1.5-mile walking trail that runs
along the south and west sides of the lake.
White Mountain Trail System: More than
103 miles of hiking divided into 11 loop trails.
Access points are located within 15 miles of
the park in the adjacent Apache-Sitgreaves
National Forest. For more information call
(928) 333-4301.
General Rules
• Do not litter! “Leave no trace” and pack
out what you bring in, or use the trash
receptacles provided in the park.
• Drive your vehicle only on designated
paved surfaces. Park only in designated
parking areas. Do not park on the side of
the road.
• Stay on designated trails. Cutting trails
degrades habitat and harms the landscape.
• Do not use glass containers in the park.
• All of our parks adhere to firearm and
hunting regulations. Please familiarize
yourself with this information.
Fires
• Keep fires in grills or designated state parks
fire rings. Never leave fires unattended!
• Do not gather firewood in the parks.
Firewood is for sale in most park stores.
• Fireworks are not permitted in state parks.
• Be “fire smart” and check fire restrictions at
azstateparks.com/fire-safety.
Camping
• Campsites are limited to up to six adults and
up to 10 people total. Cabins are limited to
six people total.
• There are designated dump facilities at the
park for your convenience.
Swimming
• Please obey all posted signs.
Boating
• Review boating regulations before heading
out on the water.
Pets
• Keep your pets on a maximum six-foot
leash at all times. Pets must be attended at
all times.
• Pick up after your pet.
• For additional information related to pets,
visit our website or ask park staff.
Additional Rules
• No swimming or jumping from boat docks
or boat launch ramps.
• Do not feed wildlife, including bird
feeders.
The rules of this park are not limited to the rules
listed above. Additional park rules may be
found at azstateparks.com.
FOOL HOLLOW LAKE
RECREATION AREA
Fishing
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Amphitheater
The amphitheater and interpretive area is located
between the no-hookup camping loops and the
RV loops. Interpretive programs are held in the
amphitheater, weather permitting. Ask at the
ranger station about current programs; topics
include wildlife, wildfire, geology, or special
programs.
Established 1957
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
Year-round camping, fishing, picnicking,
boating, and wildlife viewing make Fool
Hollow Lake Recreation Area a popular place.
This cool country recreation area has a 150-acre
lake surrounded by towering pine trees and
offers 92 hookup sites and 31 non-hookup tent
camping sites.
The park was named when Thomas Jefferson
Adair moved into the area in 1885 to start a
farm. The locals joked that only a fool would try
to farm the land, and the name stuck!
Arizona State Parks & Trails would like to
thank its partners who worked to develop
this recreation area – the US Forest Service,
Arizona Game & Fish, the City of Show
Low, and corporate sponsors Arizona
Public Service and McCarty Construction
Company.
Thank you for visiting!
1500 N Fools Hollow Rd, Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-3680 | 1-877-MYPARKS
azstateparks.com/fool-hollow
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Show Low Creek flows into Fool Hollow Lake,
providing a natural habitat for a variety of
wildlife and a very diverse fishery. There are six
fishing platforms around the lake, and two fish
cleaning stations. Fishing opportunities are
abundant with rainbow trout, large and small
mouth bass, black crappie, green sunfish,
channel catfish, walleye and northern pike all
present in the lake.
A valid Arizona fishing license is required for
anglers 10 years and older.
Group Day-Use Ramadas
Five day-use ramadas are available. Each
ramada has picnic tables, a large charcoal grill
(use contingent on fire restrictions), a serving
table, electricity (15 amp service), a horseshoe
pit and restrooms. Two playgrounds are
centrally located.
Stellar Jay: 150 person maximum
Raven: 150 person maximum
Meadowlark: 150 person maximum
Flicker: 150 person maximum
Bluebird: 100 person maximum
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