Lynx Campground is located in the Lynx Lake Recreation Area at 5,600 feet in elevation in Prescott, Arizona. The campground offers 35 campsites with picnic tables, steel fire rings, and tent pads on a picturesque lake surrounded by Ponderosa Pine and other native plant life. It's a popular spot for fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking and biking, and is also close to the City of Prescott's many attractions.
Lynx Campground is located in the Lynx Lake Recreation Area at 5,600 feet in elevation. Within 1/4 mile of the popular Lynx Lake, the campground is situated along the lake's west shoreline. The facility is about seven miles southeast of the city of Prescott, Arizona. To make reservations click on the availability button to the right to book on this site or call 1 (877) 444-6777. For general campground questions contact the Bradshaw Ranger District at 1 (928) 443-8000.
Several trail systems trails are within the Lynx Lake Recreation Area. Most trails allow for multiple modes of travel. The exceptions are Lynx Creek Ruin Trail #301 and Loop Trail #311 that allows hiking only.
Wildlife viewing is a grand event when a bald eagle, osprey, or great blue heron has been seen flying effortlessly above Lynx Lake or skimming the water surface.
Recreational panning is allowed on the Prescott National Forest, as long as any natural feature is not harmed and no motorized or mechanical equipment or mining aids are used.
Lynx Lake is one of the most popular recreation spots in central Arizona and attracts more than 90,000 visitors each year. The lake offers a boat ramp and allows for boats with 10 HP motors or less. Oar, paddle, or sail-powered boats are also permitted.
Horseback riders, mountain bikers, and hikers can be found on most trails.
Forest Service Day-Use Facilities in the Prescott Basin are accessible at no additional fee. See the Volunteer Host for a complimentary pass validated for your length of stay. Visiting a Day-Use facility requires a pass visibly displayed on the vehicle's dashboard, driver's side.
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Nearby Campgrounds | Distance | Notification Rate |
Eagle Ridge Group
Prescott National Forest
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0.5mi | — |
Hilltop
Prescott National Forest
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0.8mi | 83% |
Groom Creek Schoolhouse
Prescott National Forest
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4.1mi | — |
Groom Creek Horse Camp
Prescott National Forest
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4.7mi | — |
White Spar
Prescott National Forest
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5.0mi | 88% |
Upper Wolf Creek Group
Prescott National Forest
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5.6mi | — |