Lynx Lake Campground
- Lynx Lake Campground
Campground Overview:
Lynx Lake Campground located in the Prescott National Forest, offers visitors pleasant summer temperatures and cool breezes. The campground is situated in a ponderosa pine ecosystem mixed with alligator juniper, oak species, and a variety of forbs and native grasses. The 55-acre Lynx Lake skirts the campground’s east boundary. Several species of colorful wildflowers bloom in the spring and during the summer monsoon seasons. Day-time and overnight temperatures are pleasant and afternoon thunderstorms are likely from late June through mid-September. The forest is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Visitors may see deer, osprey, great blue heron, bald eagle, mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, fox, skunk, rabbit, and several species of snakes, lizards, and birds.
Campsites:
Each of the 35 campsites in Lynx Campground has a picnic table, steel fire ring, and either an established tent pad or an area with room for one to two tents. Two campsites also have a lantern hanger. A steel ramada is present on select campsites. Campsite driveways are either parallel, pull-through, or back-in and all have asphalt surfacing. Some campsite driveways allow a camp unit and an extra vehicle quite easily while others may be snug. A few campsites are a short walk-in. Four vault toilets, two flush toilets, six trash dumpsters, and eight water faucets service the campground.
Campground at a Glance
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Developed |
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April – October |
Nearby City: |
Prescott |
Fishing: |
Lynx Lake |
Campground Website: |
Lynx Lake Campground |
Campground Map: |
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Nearby Attractions and Activities:
Lynx Lake Recreation Area is an immensely popular area in the Prescott National Forest that offers a variety of recreation opportunities for all age groups. Activities include fishing, boating, and hiking among others. This 55-acre lake quietly sets amidst tall pines in the cool Bradshaw Mountains high country just a few miles southeast of Prescott, Arizona. Lynx Lake is a relatively small lake, yet it draws over 125,000 visitors annually. At a 5,500 foot elevation, the cool, refreshing summer temperatures attracts a great number of visitors from the Phoenix area wanting to escape the desert heat. Lynx is the centerpiece of the Prescott National Forest and features boating, fishing, camping, hiking and tranquil solitude. Swimming in the lake is prohibited. Access to the lake has been provided for the physically challenged.
Lynx Lake Recreation Area
The 2- mile Lakeshore Trail loops around the lake and features stunning views. The trail meanders around the lake through the forest and is a fairly easy hike. Much of the trail is suitable for wheel chairs and strollers. Be careful since some portions can be steep. Near the Salida Gultch Trailhead along Lynx Creek there is a designated gold panning area that is open to the public. Bring you own pan. Motorized equipment is prohibited and any all holes must be backfilled. Lynx Lake Recreation Area Brochure
A few miles Northeast of Prescott sits the Granite Basin Recreation Area, which is nestled among pines and boulders of Prescott’s iconic Granite Mountain. The Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-round including: hiking, backpacking, horse riding, non-motorized boating, rock climbing, fishing, camping, and picnicking. Within the region are several day-use areas, and Granite Basin Lake, which is known for channel catfish, large-mouth bass, and sunfish. Rising prominently north of Granite Basin Lake is Granite Mountain at 6,874 feet. The Granite Mountain Wilderness Area is comprised of the mountain’s rugged topography and mixed vegetation suite. (Click Here for Map of Area)
West of Prescott, is the Thumb Butte Recreation Area. Its 6,515-foot prominence is quite visible in the Prescott Basin. The Thumb Butte area is one of the most popular destinations on the Prescott National Forest. Mild weather, cool ponderosa pine forest, a comfortable picnic area, and a variety of trails that offer hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers many routes to explore. (Click Here for Map of rea)
The City of Prescott, nestled at an elevation of 5,200′ feet above sea level amongst the largest stand of ponderosa pine forests in the U.S., Prescott’s perfect weather provides an average temperature of 70 degrees, with four beautiful and distinct seasons, and breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, streams, and rolling meadows filled with wildlife.
Once the territorial capital of the state, Prescott is rich with history embodied in its world famous Whiskey Row and abundant historical landmarks. Whether you’re seeking to relax in a natural environment filled with beauty and wildlife, or the history of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and cowboy forays in the most famous saloons of the Old West, check out the True West and Real Adventure.
The city provides numerous recreational opportunities including three lakes: Watson, Willow, and Goldwater Lake. Each have unique qualities and recreation opportunities including boating, fishing, birdwatching and hiking. The city also manages numerous hiking trails around the city. The Granite Dells can be seen along the hiking trails around Watson Lake and are worth the trip. (Click here for more information about Prescott recreation)
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