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; $5.00 Individual/bicycle

Best time to visit: The best birding here is during migration and winter.

Habitats: Lake or Pond, 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

Speciality: Mexican Duck

Charismatic: American Kestrel, Black-throated Sparrow, Lesser Goldfinch, Phainopepla, Summer Tanager, Western Kingbird

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

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Additional Resources

Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L503108

Additional Resources:
White Mountain Audubon Birding Hotspots

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