Near Show Low

Fool Hollow Lake

A developed 149-acre lake and state recreation area in Show Low with year-round camping, fishing, boating, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.

Photo by Jonathan Austen

Plan before you go

Access: Public

Permit: Not Required

Access and management

Managing agency
Arizona Game and Fish Department, USDA Forest Service — Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Arizona State Parks and Trails, City of Show Low
Jurisdiction
Multiple
Entrance fee
Fee Required

At a glance

Elevation: 6300 feet

Fishing: Yes

Boating: Allowed

Access season: Year-round

Physical characteristics

Surface area
149 Acres

Overview

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area is a developed destination for camping and day use within Show Low. Facilities support fishing, boating, paddling, picnicking, hiking, and swimming without a designated beach or lifeguard.

Fishing

Fishing conditions

Fishing conditions
Easy
Shore fishing
Easy
Boat fishing
Easy
Fly fishing
Easy
Wade fishing
Easy

Boating and paddling

Boating: Allowed

Amenities and accessibility

Restrooms
Available
Picnic tables
Available
Ramadas / shelters
Available
Fishing pier
Available
Fish-cleaning station
Available
Swimming beach
Not Available
Lifeguard
Not Available
On-site camping
Available
Showers
Available

Directions and map

Permits, regulations, and managing agency

Current conditions

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