Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
Habitats at Fool Hollow include ponderosa pine and juniper forests, rocky bluffs, open water, man-made waterfowl nesting islands, snags, and grasslands. There is something to offer in all seasons. In winter and during spring and fall migration periods, both sides of the lake are worth checking out. Walk the tent campsite loops and look for Mergansers and other diving ducks along the eastern arm of the lake. Bald Eagles are usually seen perched on snags on both sides of this arm. The west side fishing piers are good places to set up spotting scopes to view both dabbling and diving ducks near the southernmost end of the lake near the nesting islands.
Site Information
Region: Northern
County: Navajo
Directions: From downtown Show Low at the junction of Deuce of Clubs and Old Linden Road (stoplight), travel north/northwest on Old Linden Road to the signed turnoff. Or a signed turnoff from Highway 260 on the western side of Show Low leads you to this area.
Latitude: 34.2738
Longitude: -110.0671
Operational Hours: Other
Other Operational Hours: Gates close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.; day use is from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; holiday hours vary.
Admission or Fees: Mon - Thurs per vehicle (1-4 Adults): $7.00 Fri. - Sun. and holidays per vehicle (1-4 Adults): $10.00 Individual/bicycle: $3.00
Best time to visit: Year-round
Habitats: Grassland, Marsh or Wetland, Lake or Pond, Pinyon-juniper Forest, Pine-oak Forest
Know Before You Go
There is good day-use handicapped accessibility.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Acorn Woodpecker, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Hepatic Tanager, Juniper TItmouse, Pinyon Jay, Virginia’s Warbler, Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay
Charismatic: American Kestrel, Lesser Goldfinch, Ruby-crowned Kinglet , Vermilion Flycatcher, Western Kingbird, White-winged Dove
Contact Information
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
Arizona State Parks
1500 N Fool Hollow Lake
Show Low, AZ 85901
Phone: 928-537-3680
Website: https://azstateparks.com/fool-hollow/
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L323601
Additional Resources:
White Mountain Audubon Birding Hotspots
