Lyman Lake State Park
Created as an irrigation reservoir by damming the Little Colorado River, Lyman Lake State Park is a 1,200-acre park that encompasses the shoreline of a 1,500-acre reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet.
The lake has been known to produce the occasional rarity, especially during migration. A spotting scope is very helpful for birding the lake. On the road into the ranger station, in about a quarter mile, there is a small marshy area near the left side of the road that attracts birds. A little further up the road, birding is good on the lake near the dam, where waterfowl sometimes congregate. In the park there are hiking trails to archeological sites.
Site Information
Region: Northern
County: Apache
Directions: The park is located on Highway 180 about 11 miles south of St. Johns and 20 miles north of Springerville.
Latitude: 34.367
Longitude: -109.3791
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: $10.00 per vehicle day use fee
Best time to visit:The best birding here is during migration and winter.
Habitats: Lake or Pond, Pinyon-juniper Forest
Know Before You Go
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Species Highlights
Speciality: Mexican Duck, Sage Thrasher, Scaled Quail
Charismatic: American Kestrel, Lesser Goldfinch, Phainopepla
Contact Information
Lyman Lake State Park
Arizona State Parks
11 US 180
St Johns, AZ 85936
Phone: 928-337-4441
Website: https://azstateparks.com/lyman-lake
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L503108
Additional Resources: White Mountain Audubon Birding Hotspots
