Can you reserve a site at Lake Mary Recreation Corridor?

No. Lake Mary Recreation Corridor is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Lake Mary Recreation Corridor, Arizona — sites, fees and cancellation alerts

The lakes are open year-round. In the warmer months (early May through early October), a fee is required to use the day-use areas, which are managed by a concessionaire. Vist individual sites for details and photos.

Upper Lake Mary is the largest of Flagstaff's twin lakes. This long, narrow reservoir is especially popular with power boaters and water skiers because there is no motor size limit on it. It's also popular with those who prefer people-power or windpower over horsepower. For those who like fishing, the lake has northern pike, channel cat, crappie, and some trout.

Lower Lake Mary is the smaller of Flagstaff's twin lakes. It has a tendency to disappear during the long dry spells that periodically hit this area. When the lake has water, its banks are usually lined with anglers trying to catch the trout which the Arizona Game and Fish Department stocks here. If it stays full for a year or two, it will pick up a population of northern pike and catfish.

Picnic Areas

Upper Lake Mary Boat Launch and Picnic Area
Lake Mary Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic Area
Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area

Campgrounds

Pinegrove
Lakeview
Canyon Vista

Trails

Wood Memorial
Sandys Canyon
Arizona Trail
Priest Draw
Kelly Motorized Trail System

There are several other lakes nearby, including Marshall, Ashurst, and Mormon lakes.

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Getting there

Location: 7 to 17 miles southeast of Flagstaff on paved roads.

GPS (Map): 35°06'58.2"N 111°35'34.1"W (northwest end of Lower Lake Mary)

Access: Take Lake Mary Road (FH 3) south-east from Flagstaff. Lower Lake Mary is approximately 7 miles. The far end of Upper Lake Mary and Pinegrove Campground are approximately 17 miles.

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35.08999, -111.53695 · 35°5'24.0"N 111°32'13.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	49	56	62	71	82	86	82	78	67	55	45
Low °F	20	23	28	34	40	51	57	55	46	35	28	21
Precip in	1.3	1.7	1.5	0.8	0.6	0.3	2.5	3.4	1.6	1.2	1.4	1.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Lake Mary Recreation Corridor

Can you reserve a site at Lake Mary Recreation Corridor?: No. Lake Mary Recreation Corridor is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Lake Mary Recreation Corridor

Lakeview Campground (AZ) 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Canyon Vista 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pinegrove 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ashurst Lake 8.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dairy Springs 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Marshall Lake 1.6 mi · Facility
Lake Mary Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic Area 2.6 mi · Facility
Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area 3 mi · Facility
Walnut Canyon Visitor Center 5.8 mi · Facility
Pine Grove Campground 5.9 mi · Campground
Flagstaff Ranger District 9.1 mi · Facility
Forked Pine Campground 9.1 mi · Campground

Contact

Info Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Lake Mary Recreation Corridor