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Coconino National Forest
1824 S. Thompson St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

928-527-3600

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Welcome to Plateau Country

Plateau Country (the Mormon Lake Ranger District) extends from the foot of the Peaks to the [photo] Where Uppera and Lower Lake Mary meetsouth. This rolling highland is a land of ponderosa pine forests and pinyon/juniper woodlands clustered around broad prairies and small lakes. Arizona's largest natural lake, Mormon Lake, is located here. The area is also known for its plentiful wildlife. Large herds of elk roam the forests and edgelands. Bald eagles and ospreys live and hunt around the lakes. Pronghorn antelope graze the prairies.

Principal recreation activities among the lakes and prairies of Plateau Country are boating, fishing, camping, and wildlife watching. The area also boasts some excellent cross-country skiing in good snow years.

The Peaks/Mormon Lake Ranger Districts office is located at 5075 N. Hwy 89, in Flagstaff across from the Flagstaff Mall. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

[garphic] Mormon Lake District in woodgrain colors

 

Firewood available at these campgrounds: $6 per bag

Campgrounds
Fee
Reservations and # of Sites
Season

Ashurst Lake and Forked Pine Campgrounds [graphic] Camera indicating photo(s) at this link

$14.00 per night, up to 8 people with one vehicle. Second vehicle per night: $7.00 additional

No reservations - 50 single-unit sites, 25 at each campground on a "First-come, first-served" basis only

May 2 through October 13, 2008

Canyon Vista Campground

$14 per night

Second vehicle per night: $7.00 additional

No reservations - 15 single-unit sites on a "First-come, first-served" basis only

May 2 through October 13, 2008

Dairy Springs, Dairy Springs Group Campground, and Double Springs Campgrounds [graphic] Camera indicating photo(s) at this link

$14.00 per night, up to 8 people with one vehicle. Second vehicle per night: $7.00 additional

Dairy Springs Group sites: $80, 1-40 people per site

Reservations are required at the group sites; reservations are available at 15 of Dairy Springs' single unit sites. Total 30 single-unit sites and two group sites at Dairy Springs; 15 "First-come, First-served" sites at Double Springs

May 2 through October 13, 2008 for Dairy Springs.

May 2 through September 8, 2008 for Double Springs

 

 

Kinnikinick Campground [graphic] Camera indicating photo(s) at this link

$14.00 per night, up to 8 people with one vehicle. Second vehicle per night: $7.00 additional

No reservations - 13 single-unit sites on a "First-come, first-served" basis only.

May 16 through September 8, 2008

Lakeview Campground

$14.00 per night, up to 8 people with one vehicle.

$7.00 for additional vehicle

No Reservations - 30 single unit sites on a "First-come, first-served" basis only.

May 2 through October 13, 2008

Pinegrove Campground

Accessible Site

$16.00 per night, up to 8 people with one vehicle.

$8.00 for additional vehicle, $5.00 RV Dump fee

Reservations are available at 24 or the 46 single-unit sites.

Coin-operated showers and Dump Station available

May 2 through October 13, 2008

 

All of the trail distances listed on our website are one way distances with the exception of loops which are indicated as such.

Trails Difficulty Length Trailhead Elevation Elevation Gain/Loss
Uses
Arizona Trail, Marshal Lake to Fisher Point Moderate 5.0 miles 7,100 feet 500 feet
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Dairy Springs Trail #136 Very Easy 0.5 miles 7,300 150 feet
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Griffith's Spring Trail #189 Very Easy 1.0 mile loop 6,919 100 feet
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Lake View Trail #132 Moderate 2.0 miles 7,200 feet 200 feet
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Ledges Trail #138 Very Easy 1.0 miles 7,200 feet 100 feet
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Mormon Mountain Trail #58 Moderate 3.0 miles 7,200 feet 1,300 feet
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Sandys Canyon Trail #137 Easy 1.0 miles 6,950 feet 100 feet
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Wood Memorial Trail Easy .5 miles 6,900 feet 300 feet
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Please note: there is a store near the north end of Lower Lake Mary that may rent boats and canoes.

Boating/Fishing Facilities Highlights
Ashurst Lake [graphic] Camera indicating photo(s) at this link Boat ramp, 50 single unit campgrounds, drinking water and vault toilets at two campgrounds Boating, fishing, biking, sightseeing and wildlife viewing
Lower Lake Mary [graphic] Camera indicating photo(s) at this link Boat ramp, picnic areas with ramadas, and toilets Boating , fishing, picnicking, biking, wildlife viewing
Upper Lake Mary [graphic] Camera indicating photo(s) at this link Boat ramps, disabled access fishing ramp, nearby campgrounds with drinking water and toilets Boating, fishing, picknicking, biking and wildlife viewing
Marshall Lake [graphic] Camera indicating photo(s) at this link Primitive boat launch on east side Fishing, primitive camping, hiking, biking and wildlife viewing
Mormon Lake [graphic] Camera indicating photo(s) at this link Nearby developed campgrounds with drinking water and vault toilets, equipment rentals and other services at Mormon Lake Village Boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, biking and wildlife viewing
Kinnikinick Lake [graphic] Camera indicating photo(s) at this link Developed campground with vault toilets boating, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing

 

Scenic Drives Length Road Condition Highlights
Plateau Lakes Drive 80 miles Forest Highway 3 is paved. FR 213 is gravelled but suitable for passenger cars in most weather. Boating, fishing, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking andwildlife watching

 

Picnic Areas Fee Facilities
Upper Lake Mary Picnic Area $5.00 Boating, fishing, picknicking, biking and wildlife viewing
Lake Mary Narrows Picnic Area $5.00 Picnic tables (barrier free), cooking grills, toilets (barrier free), boat ramp, paved fishing ramp, nearby campground
Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area $5.00 Paved road and parking, picnic tables (barrier free), cooking grills, Roofed shelter, toilets (barrier free)

 

Winter Activities Fees Facilities
Mormon Lake Ski Touring Center Yes, ski pass Groomed trails, lodge, resturant, rest rooms, rentals, ski school and retailshop
Mormon Lake/Pinewood Snowmobile Trail System No About 54 miles of designated non-groomed snowmobile routes that follow signed Forest Service Roads
 

[graphic] Tent Camping

[graphic] Camp Trailer and Recreational Vehicles

[graphic] Picnic Table

[graphic] Hiking

[graphic] Horseback Riding

[graphic] Automobile

[graphic] Bicycle

 

[graphic] Wading

[graphic] Swimming

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[graphic] indicating fishing

[graphic] Boat Ramp

[graphic] Jet Ski

[graphic] Row Boat

[graphic] Canoe

 

[graphic] Climbing

[graphic] Photography

[graphic] wildlife viewing

[graphic] Deer

 

[graphic] Winter Activities

[graphic] Cross-Country Skiing

[graphic] Snowmobiling

[graphic] Sledding

[graphic] Pets allowed on leash

 

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