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Lynx Campground

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Open April 1 through October 31. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. The Lynx Lake boat launch is temporarily unavailable due to low water levels. A seasonal bald eagle nesting closure affects portions of the Lynx Lake area through June 30.

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Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 3:46PM MST until July 20 at 6:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

3:46 PM — 6:45 PM

FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * Until 645 PM MST. * At 346 PM MST, National Weather Service Flagstaff doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the greater Prescott area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Prescott Valley, Prescott, Chino Valley, Williamson Valley, Clarkdale, Dewey-Humboldt, Wildwood Estates, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Regional Airport, Prescott Rodeo Grounds, Downtown Prescott, Rancho Vista Estates, Fain Lake, Oak Knoll Village, Yavapai County Fairgrounds, Thumbe Butte, Willow Creek Reservoir, Watson Lake, Jerome State Historic Park and Woodchute Mountain. This includes the following highways... State Route 69 between mile markers 278 and 296. State Route 89 between mile markers 308 and 323. State Route 89A between mile markers 318 and 347. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... White Spar Campground, Yavapai Campground, Powell Springs Campground, Potato Patch Campground, Playground Group Campground, Potato Patch Campground, Powell Springs Campground, Yavapai Campground, Lynx Campground, Eagle Ridge Group Campground, Hilltop Campground, Cayuse Picnic Area, Acker Park, AC Williams Granite Creek Park, Watson Lake Park, Mountainview Park and Goldwater Lake Park. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Little Hackberry Wash, Cherry Creek, Verde River, Spence Creek, Ash Creek, Coyote Spring, Osborne Spring Wash, Coyote Wash, Munds Draw, Hackberry Wash, Agua Fria River, Bitter Creek, Winters Wash, Racetrack Wash, Blowout Creek, Oak Wash, Mint Wash, Lynx Creek, Granite Creek, Brushy Wash, Bottleneck Wash, Little Chino Valley, Butte Creek, Cienega Creek, Chaparral Gulch, Willow Creek, Miller Creek, Yarber Wash and Bannon Creek.

Flood Watch issued July 20 at 12:38PM MST until July 21 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

12:38 PM — 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and west central Arizona, including the following areas, in east central Arizona, Northern Gila County. In north central Arizona, Black Mesa Area, Coconino Plateau, Eastern Mogollon Rim, Grand Canyon Country, Kaibab Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County, Marble and Glen Canyons, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264 and Western Mogollon Rim. In northeast Arizona, Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County, Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County and White Mountains. In west central Arizona, Yavapai County Mountains. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep monsoon moisture in place across northern Arizona will lead to storms capable of producing rainfall in excess of 2 inches per hour, resulting in an enhanced risk of flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Prescott National Forest

Perkinsville Bridge Area Special Closure Order

The purpose this order is to protect public health and safety due to flash flood risk and sanitation issues and to protect natural resources from degradation.

About

Lynx Campground occupies a prime location in the Lynx Lake Recreation Area at 5,600 feet elevation within a ponderosa pine ecosystem mixed with alligator juniper and oak. The campground borders the west shore of the 55-acre Lynx Lake, one of central Arizona's most popular recreation spots drawing over 90,000 visitors annually. All 35 single sites and 4 double sites include picnic tables, steel fire rings, and either established tent pads or adequate tent space. Driveways are asphalt-surfaced in pull-through, back-in, or parallel configurations. The campground provides 8 water faucets, 4 vault toilets, 2 flush toilets, and 6 dumpsters. No hookups or dump station are available; filling RV water tanks is not permitted. Recreation options abound. Lynx Lake permits boating with motors 10 HP or less, plus paddle and sail-powered craft. Multiple trail systems accommodate hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. Wildlife viewing includes potential sightings of bald eagles, osprey, great blue herons, deer, and various other species. Recreational gold panning is allowed without motorized equipment.

Directions

From Highway 69, turn south on Walker Road (by Costco, approximately 5 miles east of Prescott). Continue south on Walker Road for about 3 miles. The campground entrance is on the left side of Walker Road.

Nearby Campgrounds

Eagle Ridge Group Campground 0.5mi Hilltop Campground 0.8mi Groom Creek Schoolhouse 4.1mi Groom Creek Horse Camp 4.7mi White Spar Campground 5.0mi Upper Wolf Creek Group 5.6mi Lower Wolf Creek Campground 5.9mi Indian Creek Campground 6.7mi Thumb Butte 7.8mi

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi —
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $18

Vehicle

Max RV Length 35ft
Max Trailer Length 35ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (928) 443-8000

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Useful Links

Arizona State Road Conditions
Print Facility Map
Arizona State Tourism
View on Recreation.gov
USFS Prescott NF - Lynx Campground

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Photos

LYNX CAMPGROUND restroom
Camp site on a raised platform with stairs, some tripping hazards
Lynx Campground
Lynx Campground
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Lynx Campground
Uncovered camp site in the afternoon shade along a paved road.
Lynx Campground
Camp site with covered picnic benches.
Lynx Campground
Lynx Lake
Uncovered camp site with fire pit in the afternoon shade.
Lynx Campground
Lynx Campground
Lynx Campground

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