Jacques Marsh
The complex of ponds and marsh areas may be easily walked, although there are no maintained trails. The ponds are bordered by ponderosa pine and juniper grassland. This is an excellent place to find a variety of waterfowl and wading birds. Up to 18 nesting species of waterfowl are found here.
Sections of the White Mountains Trail System pass through the area.
Site Information
Region: Northern
County: Navajo
Directions: From the intersection with Highways 60 and 77 in Show Low, take Penrod Road 6.5 miles (past the turn to Porter Mountain) to a right on Juniper Drive. From Highway 260 in Lakeside, turn on Porter Mountain Road (stoplight here) and Juniper Drive will be 1.5 miles on the left (past the Blue Ridge Schools and roundabout). Continue straight on this dirt road through the residential area and over a cattle guard. Follow the road as it curves around to the right and over a second cattle guard to the parking lot and information station, which is about half a mile in from the main road.
Latitude: 34.1869
Longitude: -109.9833
Operational Hours: Open all year, dawn til dusk
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: Year-round, but best in spring, summer, and fall
Habitats: Grassland, Marsh or Wetland, Pinyon-juniper 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
Charismatic: American Kestrel, Lesser Goldfinch, Ruby-crowned Kinglet , Western Kingbird, Yellow-headed Blackbird
Contact Information
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest - Lakeside Ranger District
US Forest Service
2022 N White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
Phone: 928-368-5111
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L601722
Additional Resources:
White Mountain Audubon Birding Hotspots
