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    5.0 (1 review)

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    Hawley Lake - Here is one of the many cows.

    Hawley Lake

    4.0(1 review)
    64.1 km

    This 260 acre lake is located on the White Mountains Apache Indian Reservation near Pinetop…read moreLakeside. It is in Arizona's White Mountains at a high altitude of about 8,200 feet. The lake is 300 acres with and average depth of 40 feet and a maximum depth of 100 feet. White Mountain Apache Permit is required to fish, as well as, a tribe boat stamp if you plan to fish from a boat. You also need a regular fishing license from the Game and Fish Department. Thanks to Phoenix area Community Ambassador Joyce W., who recommended Hawley Lake! So my husband and I went on a reconnaissance mission to see the lake and check out the facilities. Hawley Lake is simply beautiful. It is surrounded by high mountain peaks covered with thick forests of spruce, pine and aspen. The lake has Brown, Brook, Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout. You will see wildlife at Hawley Lake and likely hear squirrels running around, owls and possibly wolves howling, roaming the distant, closed areas of the reservation. On the drive in we passed cattle grazing and we even passed a bear on our drive in to the lake. I love Hawley lake. It is rustic and natural and beautiful. They do not allow swimming or gas motors on the lake-electric only-keeping the lake pristine, as possible. Fishing and boating is more expensive because if the special permits. Camping is basic, no hookups; picnic tables are at most campsites, potable water faucets, and vault toilets are what you get. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Facilities like a store or marina are not available here. You have quiet, beautiful sights and dark skies at night.

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    Hawley Lake - The White Mountain Apache Community Development Corporation (CDC) turn off.

    The White Mountain Apache Community Development Corporation (CDC) turn off.

    Hawley Lake - Moderate Fire Danger

    Moderate Fire Danger

    Hawley Lake - Cute chipmunk!

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    Cute chipmunk!

    Reservation Lake - White Mountain Apache Tribe lakes are closed to fishing & camping because of covid-19

    Reservation Lake

    3.0(2 reviews)
    80.7 km

    This visit was before the covid-19 pandemic. The lake is…read moreclosed to all. Call for information before going out to the lake. Reservation Lake is about 11 miles south from Hwy 273 located between Sunrise Park Resort and Big Lake. The lake is on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation with maintained campgrounds. It is not quite as accessible as the other lakes in the area. There is an earthen dam across Reservation Creek at the south end of the lake. Reservation Lake is a 280 acre lake. The topo map shows its V-shaped but I've never heard the depth in the middle. The lake is stocked with Rainbow, Brown and Brook trout. They are reported to have some large trophy sized fish. There are no reservations, most campgrounds on the reservation are first come first serve. You need a permit for camping, fishing, boating, recreation and hunting. You can't purchase permits at the campground. Permits can be purchased at the Hon Dah store or Sunrise General Store. Pick up a free visitors guide for all rules where you buy permits. Reservation Lake is a nicer lake, in my opinion because it is not as easy to reach. Hopefully, the lake will be opened again soon.

    Beautiful nature, but the facilities were unacceptable. No toilet paper, the restroom was in a…read moredisastrous condition, and garbage was scattered around the area, clearly attracting animals. Extremely poor maintenance and hygiene.

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    Reservation Lake - Lake view

    Lake view

    Reservation Lake - Says White Mountain Apache Tribe lakes closed due to covid-19.

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    Says White Mountain Apache Tribe lakes closed due to covid-19.

    Apache Trout Campground - Site 85 full hookups and Starlink works! First trip in a 2024 RPod 190c

    Apache Trout Campground

    4.0(3 reviews)
    30.7 km

    Site 85 it has 30 and 50 amp. It has full hookups electrical, water, and sewage dump! I am in a…read morenational park campground. Maybe I am overly excited. But it's been a great times! Highly recommend.

    Apache Trout Campground is a rustic campground that has full services available. It is one of 5…read morecampgrounds in this area. They have single, double and group sites. They have good sized clean restrooms throughout with flush toilets and showers offer. The campground is in nature. There was reported a bear that was coming through the campground. I didn't get to see it because it was totally dark out but we heard rustling it the forest that surrounded our trailer. The campground sits at an elevation of 9,100 ft. in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. It is a very scenic area, surrounded with ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, spruce and quaking aspen. We stayed for 4 days and really enjoyed staying here. It is close (they say walking distance but it's a short drive for me) to Big Lake, one of Arizona's top fishing lakes. Big Lake is known for its trout fishing, with rainbow, brown, cutthroat, brook and, even, the critically endangered Apache trout. The recreation area also has great places for hiking, mountain biking, ATV trails, bird watching and wildlife viewing. Amenities include: Dump Station Flush Toilets Showers Water Hookups Picnic Table Grills/Fire Ring Accessibility Accessible Occupant Message Sewer Hookup Full Hookup Electricity Hookup Water Hookup The best thing this campground offers is dark skies and quiet. The trees were hypnotizing. The campground is amazingly clean. I always pick up trash at any area I visit and this is the one place I had to work to find one inch pieces of trash. I highly recommend Apache Trout Campground. It is tough to find days together to reserve because sites get filled fast. Even if you can visit or stay in another campground nearby. It is worth enjoying nature in its best.

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    Apache Trout Campground - Isn't he the cutest?

    Isn't he the cutest?

    Apache Trout Campground - Dog friendly 6 foot leash required

    Dog friendly 6 foot leash required

    Apache Trout Campground - Naughty Starky table surfing.  Having a great time.

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    Naughty Starky table surfing. Having a great time.

    Luna Lake - lakes - Updated May 2026

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