Lynx Lake
A 55-acre reservoir located at 5,530 feet elevation is approximately 5 miles east of Prescott in the Bradshaw Mountains. Visitors are attracted to the mild weather, the cool ponderosa pine forest, trout fishing, boating, mountain hiking, horseback riding, archaeological sites, and bird watching.
Lakeshore Trail is a 2.5 mile long paved trail that leads all the way around the lake. There is a riparian area close to the parking lot. Bald eagles are common sightings along with Mandarin ducks.
Site Information
Region: North Central
County: Yavapai
Directions:
Latitude: 34.516376
Longitude: -112.384307
Operational Hours: Other
Other Operational Hours: March 1 - April 30: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; May 1 - August 31: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM; September 1 - November 30: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM; December 1 - February 28 (or 29): 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Admission or Fees: $5.00 parking fee
Habitats: Pine-oak Forest
Know Before You Go
Swimming is prohibited. Lakeshore Trail is wheelchair accessible but has steep section that require caution.
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, Bridled Titmouse, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Painted Redstart
Charismatic: Anna’s Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird
Contact Information
US Forest Service
Prescott National Forest
2400 Melville Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: 928-443-8000
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/prescott/recreation/recarea/?recid=75178
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L382871
