The park has closed its waters to all open water recreation until further notice. This includes, but is not limited to, swimming, kayaking, boating, and paddle boarding. Shoreline recreation, such as hiking and fishing, is still permitted. The closure comes as a precaution resulting from the low water levels.
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The U.S. Forest Service will be removing hazard trees in the park. The project may continue for several months. During this time, please excuse the noise from saws and work crews in the camping loops. The park entrance gate opens at 5 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m. Campers with current reservations coming after hours will need to enter the gate code on the PIN pad to gain access. The gate code is included with your camping reservation confirmation.
Camping among tall pines beside a lake in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, opened in 1994 by a partnership of state, federal, city and private hands. The name comes from an 1879 settler the locals reckoned a fool for trying to farm here.
Things to do
🥾 Hiking
🚲 Biking
🛶 Paddling
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating
🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Showers
👥 Group Sites
🚤 Boat Ramp
🚐 RV Dump Station
🌿 Nature Center
♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
⚡ Electric & Water
⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
Camping options
Full-hookup sites
Water & electric sites
Group camping
Tent sites
RV sites
Entrance fee
$10–$20 per vehicle; $5 per person on foot or bicycle — Per vehicle (1 person): $10.00 Per vehicle (2-4 people): $20.00 Individual/bicycle: $5.00 VIEW PARK and TRAIL MAP VOLUNTEER FISHING FIND A PARK
Hours
Park is open year-round
November - March
Gates open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
April - October:
Gate open 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m..
Day Use
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. daily
Hours as published by Arizona State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.