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Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
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1500 N. Fool Hollow Lake Show Low, Arizona 85901 (928) 537-3680 Park Hours |
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The park is located two miles north of US 60 off Highway 260. |
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6,300 feet |
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The Park
Imagine camping among 100-foot pine trees beside a quiet lake watching majestic great blue herons at a cool 6,300 feet in elevation. Year-round camping, fishing, picnicking, boating and wildlife viewing opportunities make Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area a very popular place. This 800-acre, cool, country recreation area with a 150-acre lake offers history, too.
The tiny town of Adair has long since been covered by the lake, but it was Thomas Westly Adair who was responsible for the name Fool Hollow. In 1885, Adair moved into the area with the intention of farming. The locals joked that only a fool would try and farm the place. The name stuck!
This state of the art recreation area, located in the Apache - Sitgreaves National Forest, opened in 1994 as a result of an innovative partnership between Arizona State Parks, the U.S. Forest Service, Arizona Game and Fish, the City of Show Low, and corporate sponsors Arizona Public Service and McCarty Construction Company.
Fishing
Show Low Creek flows into Fool Hollow Lake, providing a natural feeding ground for a variety of wildlife and a very diverse fishery.
Fishing opportunities are abundant with rainbow trout, brown trout, large and small mouth bass, black crappie, green sunfish, channel catfish and walleye are all present in the lake. Catchable sized rainbow trout are stocked by the Arizona Game and Fish Department mid-May through September.
White Mountain Trail System
The White Mountain Trail System consists of eleven loop trails offering over 103 miles of hiking. This system is located within 15 miles of the recreation area in the adjacent Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. Trail maps are available at the park headquarters.
Group-Use Facilities
Facilities: Day-use ramadas.
Amenities: Picnic tables, large charcoal grill, serving table, and electricity.
Maximum Group Size: 200 people.
Picnic Areas: Five.
Reservation Policy: $15 Reservation fee. Reservations accepted starting January 1st for current calendar year only.
Restrictions: Day-use only. No overnight group facilities are available.
Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Group-Use Fees: Please call the park for details.
After Hour Fees: Please call the park for details.
Contact: Park Attendant - (928) 537-3680
Park Rules
- Keep pets on a leash.
- Camp only in designated sites.
- Boat motors are limited to 8 horsepower.
- Damaging or removing the natural rocks, vegetation or public property is prohibited.
- This area contains many natural hazards; please enjoy the park with caution.
Area Scenic Attractions
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Lyman Lake State Park, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Sunrise Ski Resort, Arizona's only covered bridge is found in Pinedale just 15 miles away, and four Indian Reservations (Apache, Navajo, Hopi and Zuni).
For more information, please contact the Show Low Regional Chamber of Commerce or the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce.
Local Activities
May through September weekend activities abound in the White Mountains. The Bluegrass Music Festival, 4th of July parade and fireworks, local rodeos, Pioneer Days, Native American Festival, Fall Festival, Square Dance Festival, Run to the Pines Car Show, Sweet Corn Festival and Concerts in the Park are sponsored by various communities. The Show Low Chamber of Commerce can provide a schedule of events.