Mormon Lake

Mormon Lake is the largest natural lake in Arizona... sometimes. During droughts, it's frequently not so large, and occasionally it's even dry. When it's a lake, which is most of the time, it can be an excellent place to fish, boat, windsurf andbirdwatch. Wet or not, there's a picturesque little resort on the lake's western shore where you can rent recreational equipment such as mountain bikes, horses to ride, snowmobiles and cross-country skis in season. Or you can drop in at the Mormon Lake Lodge, a famous cowboy steak house where the brands of local ranches are burned into the log walls. Dairy Springs and Double Springs National Forest campgrounds are located nearby, too. There, in addition to developed campsites, you'll find some excellent hiking trails which lead to panoramic overlooks of the lake and the surrounding area.

Location: 29 miles southeast of Flagstaff on a paved road. Elevation is 7,000 feet.

Access: Drive south from Flagstaff 25 miles on Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road) to the Forest Road 90 intersection. Turn west on FR 90 and drive about 4 miles to the lake.

Attractions: Fishing/boating, Picnicking, Hiking, Camping (developed and primitive), Windsurfing, Wildlife watching, Biking, Photography

Facilities: 43 single unit campsites at Dairy Springs and Double Springs Campgrounds with tables, fire rings, and cooking grills, Drinking water and vault toilets at the campgrounds, Hiking trails nearby, Equipment rentals at Mormon Lake Village

Campground Season: May 1st to end of September (weather permitting) at Dairy Springs and Double Springs Campgrounds.

Notes: The lake is shallow and occasionally dries up.

For more information contact:
Peaks/Mormon Lake Ranger Districts, 5075 N. Hwy 89, Flagstaff AZ 86004, (928) 526-0866

Helpful Links: Handbook of Boating Laws and Responsibilities (non-Forest Service Site)
and: Vessel and Engine Restrictions in Arizona (non-Forest Service Site)
and: Arizona Game and Fish Department (non-Forest Service Site)