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Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area

Flagstaff, Arizona · Coconino County · Facility

Next > This picnic area is conveniently close to Flagstaff and offers access to a number of different areas where you can enjoy your favorite outdoor recreation. When Lower Lake Mary has water in it, it's a popular place to fish for catfish and trout, depending on which has been stocked most recently. When it's dry, it…

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About Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area

Next > This picnic area is conveniently close to Flagstaff and offers access to a number of different areas where you can enjoy your favorite outdoor recreation. When Lower Lake Mary has water in it, it's a popular place to fish for catfish and trout, depending on which has been stocked most recently. When it's dry, it's a good place to fly a kite. Lake Mary Road has wide paved shoulders and makes an excellent place to bike, roller blade or jog. Not too far away you'll find the Sandy's Canyon Trail which leads into an area of picturesque small canyons, big trees, and even bigger views. All this activity has been known to cause forest visitors to work up quite an appetite, hence the need for a picnic area.See Lake Mary Recreation Corridor for more recreation sites and information about the area.

How to Get There

Location: 8 miles southeast of Flagstaff on paved roads. Elevation is 7,000 feet.GPS (Map): 35°06'39.9"N 111°35'01.9"WAccess: Drive 8 miles south from Flagstaff on Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road). The access road to the picnic area is located just south of FR 132. Click map thumbnail for a larger view.

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Plan Your Visit to Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area

Heading to Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area? 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 Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area?

No central reservation system listed for Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/264736) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area?

Location: 8 miles southeast of Flagstaff on paved roads. Elevation is 7,000 feet.GPS (Map): 35°06'39.9"N 111°35'01.9"WAccess: Drive 8 miles south from Flagstaff on Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road). The access road to the picnic area is located just south of FR 132. Click map thumbnail for a larger view.