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The Highlands Center for Natural History has a learning center and trail system on 80 acres along Walker Road under a Special Use Permit from the Prescott National Forest. Lynx Lake is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including osprey, javelina, and many small birds. The east side of trail 311 and portions of trail 94 are closed from December 1 to June 30 each year for nesting bald eagles.

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Lynxlakemap

The Highlands Center for Natural History has a learning center and trail system on 80 acres along Walker Road under a Special Use Permit from the Prescott National Forest. Lynx Lake is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including osprey, javelina, and many small birds. The east side of trail 311 and portions of trail 94 are closed from December 1 to June 30 each year for nesting bald eagles.

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The Highlands Center for Natural

History, a non-profit organization, has a learning

center and trail system on 80 acres along Walker


Road under a special use permit from the Prescott
National Forest. The center offers outdoor science
education for visitors of all ages, focused on the
unique ecology of the Central Arizona Highlands.
For more information, call (928) 776-9550.

Lynx Lake Store and Marina

Fishing/camping supplies, bait, boat rentals, cafe,


and firewood. Store/marina is only open from
late spring to early fall. Restaurant hours vary by
season. For current information call (928) 7780720. Lynk Lake Store and Marina operates under
a Special Use Permit from the Prescott National
Forest.

Wildlife Viewing - Lynx Lake is


home to a wide variety of wildlife. Summer residents
include osprey, javelina, and many small birds.
Winter residents include bald eagles, deer, and
great blue herons. A keen eye and a sharp ear can
help you spot many of these animals.

Closure for Wildlife

Les Stukenberg

The east side of Trail 311 and portions of Trail


94 are closed from December 1 to June 30 each
year for nesting bald eagles. The bald eagle is a
threatened species and is most likely to produce
viable offspring if they are not disturbed by human
activity. This closure includes portions of the trails
on the dam.

Trails
Number and
Name

Map
Grid

Length
(in miles)

Vertical
Gain
(in feet)

62 Ranch

B2

3.1

1,200

From Hwy. 69 go south about .5 mile on


Walker Road to the Ranch Trail (62) Trailhead
on the west side of the road.

Great views of Lynk Creek and Lynx Lake. Connects to Trail


9854 and Watershed Trail #299. Remember safety in sharing the
trail: bikes yield to hikers and horses. A small part of this trail is
part of the Prescott Circle Trail.

95 Salida
Gulch

C4

4.2

420

From Hwy. 69 go south on Walker Road about


1.5 miles. Turn left at Lynk Creek Ruin turnoff
(FR 9401T) and drive 1 mile to the trailhead.
Take trail 9263 across Lynk Creek just before
the gate to get to Trail 95 sign.

An enjoyable loop trail. The trail showcases everything from


prickly pear cactus to ponderosa pine and riparian willows.

301 Lynx
Creek Ruin

C3

0.5

120

From Hwy. 69 go south on Walker Road about


1.5 miles. Take a left at Lynx Creek Ruin
turnoff (FR 9401T) to Lynx Ruin Trailhead.

Short interpretive trail through pinon and juniper to an


observation platform at a prehistoric ruin. Fee is $5.

305
Homestead

B3
G4

7.0

100

Lynx Creek Ruin Trailhead, The Ranch


Trailhead #62 or Trail 297.

Beware at road crossings! This trail connects to several sites and


other trails. Bikes yield to hikers.

311 Lynx
Recreation

E4
F4

2.3

20

Lynx Northshore, Lynx Southshore or Lynx


and Hilltop Campgrounds.

A popular hiking trail that goes around Lynx Lake. The west side
is paved and accessible to wheelchairs. Fee is $5.

9263
Salida
Connection

C4

4.3

700

See directions for Salida Gulch Trail #95


above.

Trail climbs uphill for most of its length. Good views! Remember
safety in sharing the trail: bikes yield to hikers and horses. ATVs
and motorcycles ride responsibly - stay on trails, tread lightly and
watchout for others.

9854
Sevenmile

E3

3.1

1,020

From Hwy 69 go south on Walker Road about


2.5 miles. Trailhead is on the right.

Connects Walker Road (CO 57) to Watershed Trail #299 and


to Senator Highway (CO 56). Remember safety in sharing the
trail: bikes yield to hikers and horses. ATVs and motorcycles ride
responsibly - stay on trails, tread lightly and watch out for others.

Access

Activities

Comments

36 CFR 261.10(d)
Discharging of any weapon within 150 yards of a
recreation site or occupied area is prohibited.

Target Shooting and Hunting

B2

Trail 62

F4

Lynx
Southshore

1 Vault

28

2 Vault

E4

Lynx
Northshore

C4

Lynx
Creek Ruin

Eagle Ridge Group Campground has two


campsites which can be reserved by one or
two groups.

C4, D4

Gold Pan

Number
of Tables

Map
Grid

Name

Camping fees include use of day-use sites


within the Prescott National Forest. See pay
station for details.
Keep wildlife wild. Maintain a clean campsite to
reduce nuisance animals and pests.

No

Seasonal

1 Flush

1 Vault

Trash receptacles are available. No dumping


of any refuse brought from private property.
No cleaning or washing of fish, animals, or
food at water hydrants or in restroom sinks.
Pets are welcome but must be on a leash
6-foot or less and under physical control at all
times.

No

2 Vault

Peregrine
Osprey

Name

F4

5,713

F3

5,713

Map
Grid

No

Drinking
Water

Toilets

F4

Hilltop

Name

At least one person must occupy a campsite


during the first night after camping equipment
is set up.
Camping is available April 1 through October
31.

Campground and
Day-Use Area Notes

Fee
(Subject to
Change)

Activities

Map
Grid

1 Vault

4 vehicles; 2 RVs or trailers

1 Vault

13 vehicles; 3 RVs or trailers

Maximum # of Vehicles

Yes
Yes

Reservation

Eagle Ridge Group Campground

Camping equipment cannot be left unattended.


All campsites have tables and grills. Fires are
permitted only in stoves or designated fire
rings.

None

Elevation Number Number


(feet)
of Sites of Toilets

E3 E4 F3

No RV hookups or sanitary dump stations in


campground.

$5

For Reservations call 1-877-444-5777 or visit www.recreation.gov


Lynx

Camping is permitted only in designated


campsites.

$5

Day-Use Areas

Stay limits at Lynx Area campgrounds are 7


days in a 60-day period.
Day-Use Hours: Hours vary by season.
Approximately dawn to dusk. See posted
hours at each site.

$5

Seasonal

Drinking water is available in all campgrounds.


Quiet hours from 10 pm to 6 am.

None

5,600
5,700

2 Flush
4 Vault

35
37

10

5 Vault

20

10

Elevation Number Number


(feet)
of Sites of Toilets

20

Single Site

Double Site

Maximum # of People

Yes
No

Reservation

Campgrounds

Up to 25 people =
$50
51-75 people = $125
1-50 people = $75
(Subject to Change)

Fee per Night


$18

$36
$36

$18

Double
Site

Single
Site

(Subject to Change)

Fee per Night

Maximum vehicles: 2 at a single family campsite and 4


at a double campsite.

An RV towing a car counts as 1 vehicle.

Not all campsites will accomodate the maximum vehicle


length of 40 ft.

$5 for a 3rd vehicle and $5 for 4th vehicle at a double


campsite.

Two motorcycles count as 1 vehicle.

$5 for 2nd vehicle at a single family campsite.

Maximum number of RVs and trailers is 1 per single


family campsite.

Your camping fee covers:


1 vehicle for a single family campsite
2 vehicles for a double campsite

A vehicle pulling a trailer counts as 1 vehicle.

Vehicles

United States
Department of
Agriculture

Welcome . . .
to Lynx Lake Recreation Area
Lynx Lake is one of the most popular recreation
spots in central Arizona. More than 90,000 people
visit each year! Mild weather, cool ponderosa pine
forest, a serene 55-acre lake, trout fishing, boating,
hiking, mountain biking, archaeological sites, and bird
watching attract visitors from throughout Arizona, and
brings them back again and again.

Lynx Lake
Recreation Area

Bradshaw Ranger District


Prescott National Forest

Use Fees

Lynx Lake Recreation Area fees are authorized


under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement
Act of 2004. Camping and day-use fees collected
here are used to maintain and improve facilities and
services in this area.
A daily fee is charged at developed day-use
sites. Payment at one site allows use of all day-use
sites in the Prescott National Forest for that day.
Parking at Lynx Store and Marina is for customers
only.
Prescott National Forest passes are valid for 4
to 12 months and are honored at all day-use sites on
the forest. They are available at all Prescott National
Forest ranger stations. No fees are charged for
visitors arriving on foot or bicycle. Wednesdays are
free days.

Boating

Electric and gas motors (under 10 HP), oar,


paddle, or sail-powered boats are permitted. Rental
boats are available at Lynx Store and Marina, (928)
778-0720.

Fishing

Arizona State Game and Fish Department


periodically stocks the lake with trout and other fish
species. A State of Arizona fishing license and trout
stamp are required for anglers age 14 and over.
www.azgfd.gov

Swimming

Swimming by people or dogs is not permitted at


any time in Lynx Lake.

U.S
.

a
Fee Are

Your recreation fees


produced this brochure.
Thank you very much
for your support!

For More Information, Contact . . .


Prescott National Forest
344 S. Cortez Street
Prescott, AZ 86303
Phone: (928) 443-8000
Fax: (928) 443-8008
Fire Information: (928) 777-5799

Or visit . . .

www.fs.usda.gov/prescott/

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its


programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability,
and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion,
sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all
or part of an individuals income is derived from any public assistance program.
(Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who
require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille,
large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDAs TARGET Center at (202)
720-2600 (voice and TTY). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA,
Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington,
DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA
is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Reprinted on recycled paper June 2014

Forest Service

Southwestern
Region

RG-R3-09-2

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