Created as an irrigation reservoir by damming the Little Colorado River, Lyman Lake State Park is a 1,200-acre park that encompasses the shoreline of a 1,500-acre reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet. It is fed by snowmelt from the slopes of Mount Baldy and Escudilla Mountain, the second and third highest mountains in Arizona. Water is channeled into this river valley from a 790-square-mile watershed extending into New Mexico.
Lyman Lake is one of the few bodies of water in northeastern Arizona with no size restrictions on boats. The west end of the lake is buoyed off and restricted as a no wake area (5 mph). This allows the angler a chance at a variety of fish without the proximity of speedboats and water-skiers. The fishery consists of walleye, channel catfish and largemouth bass. The large remainder of the lake is open for all other types of water sports.
Apache and Navaja County Map of Arizona Surface Management Responsibility. Published by Arizona State Land Department and U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
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Lyman Lake SP
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Created as an irrigation reservoir by damming the Little Colorado River, Lyman Lake State Park is a 1,200-acre park that encompasses the shoreline of a 1,500-acre reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet. It is fed by snowmelt from the slopes of Mount Baldy and Escudilla Mountain, the second and third highest mountains in Arizona. Water is channeled into this river valley from a 790-square-mile watershed extending into New Mexico.
Lyman Lake is one of the few bodies of water in northeastern Arizona with no size restrictions on boats. The west end of the lake is buoyed off and restricted as a no wake area (5 mph). This allows the angler a chance at a variety of fish without the proximity of speedboats and water-skiers. The fishery consists of walleye, channel catfish and largemouth bass. The large remainder of the lake is open for all other types of water sports.
Nearby Parks
Cabins
Park Rules
If you’re having a great time here, don’t forget
to visit one of the two nearby state parks!
Fool Hollow Lake State Recreation Area
(61 miles) Nestled in the tall pines of Arizona
rim country is a 150-acre lake perfect for
fishing, canoeing, kayaking, or escaping to
cooler weather. Enjoy the great outdoors!
(928) 537-3680
Homolovi State Park (101 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 eight camping cabins that
overlook Lyman Lake available for reservation.
Each cabin has a covered porch, a table with
chairs, electricity, lights, heating and air
conditioning, and a locking door. Cabins 1-4
have 1 bunk bed and 1 full-sized bed, and
cabins 5-8 have 2 bunk beds and 1 full-sized
bed. Campers must supply their own linens
or sleeping bags. Restrooms and showers are
within walking distance. Cabins sleep up to six
people.
Reserve a camping cabin and start your park
adventure at azstateparks.com/cabins.
General Rules
• Do not litter! Recreate responsibly 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.
• Quiet hours (generator, loud music) hours are
10 p.m. - 7 a.m.
• All vehicles must check at ranger station.
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
• No designated area for swimming. Swim at
your own risk.
• 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.
The rules of this park are not limited to the rules
listed above. Additional park rules may be found
at AZStateParks.com.
Hiking Trails
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Established 1957
Lyman Lake State Park
Created by damming the Little Colorado
River, Lyman Lake State Park is a 1,200-acre
park at an elevation of 6,000 feet. It is fed by
snowmelt from the slopes of Mount Baldy
and Escudilla Mountain, the second and third
highest mountains in Arizona.
Because of its size, Lyman Lake is one of the few
bodies of water in northeastern Arizona with
no size restrictions on boats. The west end of
the lake is buoyed off as a no wake area (5 mph)
so anglers can fish without disturbance from
watercrafts. The fishery consists of walleye,
channel catfish, and largemouth bass. The
large remainder of the lake is open for all other
types of watersports.
Summer days with temperature highs in
the 80s to low 90s are perfect for fishing,
swimming, leisure boating, waterskiing,
hiking, or just relaxing.
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Peninsula Petroglyph Trail: A 0.25-mile selfguided trail is accessible from the campground
and is open during daylight hours. The trail
requires a mild climb. A number of petroglyphs
and interpretive signs are easily visible from
the trail. This trail connects to several loop trails,
totaling 1.5 miles of additional trail around the
edge and top of the hill.
Buffalo Trail: A 2-mile trail, named for a group of
bison that were once kept near the front entrance.
Trailheads are located at the park entrance and
on either side of the B Loop campsites. This hike
requires accessing some steep, vertical inclines
and steps.
Pointe Trail: A short 1-mile trail that starts at the
north end of the day-use area and joins two loops
on top of the hill that overlooks the point near the
group use area. Moderate inclines and some
steps are found at the beginning of this trail.
Lone Ranger Trail: A short .25-mile trail that
starts at the southeast end of Bass Loop.
Water Rentals
Kayaks, paddle boards, and jet skis are available
for rent from Pleasant Water Sports, adjacent
to the ranger station and Market. Reservations
and additional informat
