Near McNary, Hawley Lake
A lake on White Mountain Apache tribal lands where fishing, camping, and watercraft access are governed by current tribal permits and rules.
Access: Permit Required
Permit: Required
Current White Mountain Apache tribal permits are required for applicable fishing, camping, and watercraft activities. Permit prices and vendor availability are volatile; use the official permit page for current details.
Tribal permits and rules apply. Buy permits from an authorized source and confirm road, weather, fire, and water conditions before travel.
Access and services can change with road and weather conditions. Confirm current status with the White Mountain Apache Tribe.
Elevation: 8195 feet
Fishing: Yes
Boating: Restricted
Access season: Tribal access rules apply
Hawley Lake is a permit-sensitive White Mountains destination administered through the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Visitors should verify permits, current road status, and current fishing information directly with the tribal Game & Fish Department.
High-country lake scenery, fishing, an on-site campground, and a local store.
Fishing and a lake-and-campground trip for visitors prepared to follow current tribal permit requirements.
Fishing is verified by the tribal report. Other nature and camping activities are retained from the related GoWhiteMountains editorial article and require editorial review.
Use the current White Mountain Apache permit system for fishing and any applicable camping or watercraft permits.
White Mountain Apache tribal fishing rules and permits apply. Consult the current official permit and fishing-report pages.
Boating: Restricted
Motorized boats: Restricted
The official tribal site identifies a Hawley Lake campsite and store. Verify hours, available services, and permit vendors before relying on them.
Current White Mountain Apache tribal permits are required for applicable fishing, camping, and watercraft activities. Permit prices and vendor availability are volatile; use the official permit page for current details.
At the verification date, the official fishing report listed Hawley Lake and reported Highway 473 open. Recheck the live report before travel.
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