This was a really nice place to relax at. While my husband fished on the shore, I did some paddle…read moreboarding. There were lots of people fishing in boats and also in kayaks! The lake water was really calm despite all the activities taking place. There were a few different locations that had lake access. We went to the one opposite the campground, and the parking lot was a little small and packed at 1030a on Saturday. There was a bathroom at this location, near the boat launch ramp. A nice place to visit, I would definitely come back!

100%, hands down, my most favorite place to camp and fish in AZ since I was a kid. This is my Happy…read morePlace that takes all the stress in life away! Every year I take myself to Big Lake for a few days to camp and fish by myself to decompress. I sleep in my Jeep, rent a boat and fish from 6am to 6pm. Honestly, I could care less if I even catch fish (although that has never been a problem, the fishing is great if you know the right spots :) ). The staff in the marina store are always knowledgeable, friendly and super helpful. You can mix it up a bit and hit the West Fork of the Little Colorado River and East Fork of the Black River while there, both have breathtaking hikes along them. On a scale of 1 to 10, if I die tomorrow I'd want to visit Big Lake one more time as my last wish.

I came here to take photographs because it just snowed a few days earlier. You can't really go to…read morethe lake as it's fenced off on the Indian reservation. Regardless it's beautiful! The other side of the road is fenced off as well but there is an opening to walk through. Wear accommodating shoes as it's forest and open land. Restrooms are available here.

I almost hate to leave this review because I don't want any other people going to Willow Springs…read moreLake. Much less popular than the other forest lakes. It has a long shoreline, so it is not good for short hikes, but it is lovely for paddle boarding or kayaking or fishing. Only two pit toilets for the entire area. Parking gets gnarly if you aren't there first thing in the morning. Close to sinkhole campground.

Nice and peaceful lake and you get to watch the birds dive for fish. Lots of little micro trash…read morearound and from what I heard from my friends, the bathroom does not smell nice.

I came into Alpine AZ this weekend for a conference and what a lovely treasure of a town this place…read moreis! For one, the altitude is just a tad over 8,000 feet so it's a really nice place to escape to when the Valley is cooking like an inferno! In August, the high here was in the 80s and very nice. Alpine is known as the Alps of Arizona. Luna Lake is a beautiful lake just a few miles from downtown Alpine area. I came here right before sunset for a stroll and bird watch. So many types of birds here and I was able to ID at least 10+ species. A wonderful place to come relax and enjoy nature. There are also picnic tables available here and also a campground too. You can also bring your water device too and be on the lake. I will definitely come back again! I loved it and the sunset was just gorgeous!

Went for the morning and it was relatively quiet, towards the lunch hour became very busy…read more Lots of places to camp and have a picnic. Some great waterside hiking trails and views of the lake. Apparently a great place to go fishing or boating as well. Didn't see too much wildlife, but maybe that's a good thing. Great views, worth the visit, but keep in mind here is an admission fee.

1st time visitor Nice little walk around the lake…read moreUnfortunately the water was really low to the point where you could walk on the area Worth visiting I am sure with the water at full level, it is a beautiful view. Look forward to visiting again

Just FYI, using GPS location from this does not lead you to a trail. It just lads you to a general…read moreresidential area that happens to be within the white mountains area.

I went to an immaculately maintained trail along a creek and meadow of horses and cows that backed…read moreup to the mountains. Beautiful, beautiful and the small town charm of it is amazing! I loved the rocks people paint and leave behind as well. I have done that in the past with my 3 boys. Love the idea and charm of it! Reminds me to do it again. I felt refreshed and enjoyed my 3 mile run!! The trails were marked with little white signs and I didn't feel unsafe. It got tight a couple times with some kind folks walking dogs and I'm a huge dog person- so doesn't bother me and I was able to squeeze past them without them needing them to move much in the skinny portion of the trail we happened to be crossing at the same time. I think they appreciated. Anyway, beautiful hike and is do it again! Looking for another trail to do today before we leave back to the Valley in the AM. I don't want to leave!

The pictures don't do this park justice. Super clean and peaceful, with plenty of wildlife. This…read morepark is great for a morning or afternoon stroll with a loop that goes right around the lake. Plenty of parking and places for a picnic. This is actually one of my favorite parks in the Pinetop area.

July 2026 Great trails and activities...no lake…read more Need tons of rain to bring the lake back

I am a huge fan of what the proprietors of this business offer to the small mountain-getaway of…read moreGreer, AZ. With the nearest grocery store about 20 miles away, their little store stocks a little of everything including, eggs, dairy, canned goods, fishing supplies, beer and liquor, tobacco products, and the ever-important fishing supplies. This is a great place to buy a fishing license, local souvenirs, and ice. Another important service they offer is two large dumpsters-- many of the area recreation sites do not have trash service, meaning you must "haul in and haul out." The Lazy Trout offers trash disposal at two dollars a bag. Well worth the expense, unless you want your refuse riding with you for the duration of your trip. Other services they offer are a quaint motel, stand-alone cabins, and private fishing. Private fishing is something I never thought I would take advantage of, however, fishing alone with my three-year-old, it proved to be a wonderful and worthwhile experience. Lazy Trout private fishing consists of three good sized man-made ponds that are well stocked with wish. You can catch-and-release (fly fish) for half or all day rates, or you can catch and keep fish (spin reel and bait fishing), and pay by the caught pound. The ponds and grounds are beautiful and serene. I was able to park fairly close to where we were fishing, which made life easier with a three-year-old in tow. She caught her first three fish in her life, which is a great memory associated with Greer and the Lazy Trout. Not only is the bait fishing good here, the fish are HUGE! After we caught the first three, I knew this was more fish than we could eat in a week (3 fish were 5 lbs!), so I bent the barbs down on the hooks so we could easily release any future catches. It was a wonderful experience, and well worth the money. The Lazy Trout does everything right, including being friendly and full of local fishing information. Above all, offering ice and trash service gets me in the store, and I always end up buying things there that keep me from going to town for days at a time. I love it!

We have rented from Ted & Nancy for years and there is definitely a reason why. They are super nice…read more& accommodating every year. Cabins are super clean and cozy. So many fun family memories at these cabins. We have rented all of the Big 10 cabins and the Little Ponderosa as well over the years. Each have something unique.

Everything was just perfect. People were kind and clear about the rules so everyone could enjoy…read moretheir stay. Grounds were kept up, neat as could be. Cabin 18 was clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Loved the lake. We didn't catch any fish but the duck and geese were enough fun to make it enjoyable. Things were quiet and other guests seemed respectful. My husband and I both could not have asked for anything more during our 3night stay.

Great experience with fabulous memories. Rustic cabins. Great fishing. We will definitely be…read morereturning to this hidden gem.

This is the summer of being near or water and Woods Canyon Lake has been a favorite of mine for the…read morepast few years. Parking is free, and if unable to find a parking spot by the general store, there are overflow parking lots. I have walked around the entire lake, even when its warm out, its still a nice walk, its partially shaded and has a nice cool breeze coming through. Woods Canyon Lake is one of seven lakes in the Rim Lakes Recreation Area and is one of the most visited. Swimming is allowed, but at your risk, the water is cold, which on a warm day is perfect. But this lake is known to have a lot of rusty hooks so tread carefully. Woods Canyon Lake is great for paddle boarding, kayaking, you can even rent boats to put around in.

Overcrowded. People leaving trash and playing loud music. No chance of relaxing. Parking is $10…read morefor day use. Kids swimming next to people fishing. Every inch of southern shoreline is packed. Get a tetanus shot. No chance of going barefoot.