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Lynx Lake - North Shore Picnic Site

Prescott Valley, Arizona · Yavapai County · Facility

At 55-acres, Lynx Lake is the largest--and busiest--lake on the Prescott National Forest. Lynx Lake North Shore Day-use Area provides lake-side recreation, fishing, picnic tables and grills, a wildlife viewing scope, and interpretive signs. Lynx Lake Recreation Area Brochure (1,020 KB) Facilities12 picnic tablesFire pi…

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About Lynx Lake - North Shore Picnic Site

At 55-acres, Lynx Lake is the largest--and busiest--lake on the Prescott National Forest. Lynx Lake North Shore Day-use Area provides lake-side recreation, fishing, picnic tables and grills, a wildlife viewing scope, and interpretive signs. Lynx Lake Recreation Area Brochure (1,020 KB) Facilities12 picnic tablesFire pit/grillWildlife viewing scopeDrinking water (seasonally, May - October)Flush toiletGarbage service

How to Get There

From Prescott, AZ: East on Hwy 69, pass shopping mall on right, go right (south) on Walker Rd. (by Costco). South on Walker Rd for approximately 2 miles. Turn left and follow road past Lynx Lake Marina and Store to parking lot.

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Plan Your Visit to Lynx Lake - North Shore Picnic Site

Heading to Lynx Lake - North Shore Picnic Site? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Lynx Lake - North Shore Picnic Site?

No central reservation system listed for Lynx Lake - North Shore Picnic Site. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/237938) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Lynx Lake - North Shore Picnic Site?

From Prescott, AZ: East on Hwy 69, pass shopping mall on right, go right (south) on Walker Rd. (by Costco). South on Walker Rd for approximately 2 miles. Turn left and follow road past Lynx Lake Marina and Store to parking lot.