Jacob Lake
Nestled among the towering Ponderosa Pine trees of the North Kaibab National Forest on the Kaibab Plateau, the town of Jacob Lake is known as the “Gateway to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon”. The actual lake is dry most of the year but marsh areas along the edges of the lake are great bird habitats. The Kaibab Visitor Center is in the town and has feeders that can be very attractive to migrants. A drive or hike along nearby Vermillion Cliffs offers California condor sightings and beautiful views (30 minutes from Jacob Lake). This is where the condors are tagged and released.
Site Information
Region: Northern
County: Mohave
Directions:
Latitude: 36.71383
Longitude: -112.21689
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: May - September
Habitats: Lake or Pond, Pine-oak Forest
Know Before You Go
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
Rare: California Condor
Speciality: Grace’s Warbler, Juniper TItmouse, Red Crossbill, Zone-tailed Hawk
Charismatic: Black-chinned Hummingbird
Contact Information
Kaibab National Forest
US Forest Service & Private Concession
800 South 6th Street
Williams, AZ 86046
Phone: 928-635-8200
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/kaibab/recarea/?recid=11702
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L5053596
Additional Resources:
Birding the Kaibab Plateau
Jacob Lake Recreation Area
