P-bar Lake Trailhead

Facility · Arizona ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Apache National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,577 ft
Elevation

**NOTICE**

The Northwest portion of the Blue Range Primitive Area where this trail is located has been severely affected by the Wallow Fire of June 2011. The area is currently open to public use and entry - HOWEVER trails may not have been recently assessed or maintained for hazards associated with the fire, so plan your trip accordingly.

Please keep in mind that any area affected by the wildfire can be prone to hazards such as falling trees, flooding and burned out stump holes. The environment you are entering is highly susceptible to rainstorms and wind events. Any time you enter the forest, you should be aware of your environment and changing weather conditions. You are responsible for your own safety! Always look up, look down, and look all around.

The P-Bar Lake Trailhead provides access into the north-western portion of the Blue Range Primitive Area via the P-Bar Lake Trail (# 326). This is a shorter, though steeper, access to the P-Bar Lake and Paradise Park area.

Getting there

From Alpine, AZ: Follow US 191 south for exactly 20 miles, the trailhead is on the left (east) side of the highway, and marked by a sign for Trail # 326.

33.65188, -109.27844 · 33°39'6.8"N 109°16'42.4"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.03.02.41.10.90.74.04.92.62.12.43.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.8 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 P-bar Lake Trailhead

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

Camping near P-bar Lake Trailhead

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

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