Welcome to Plateau Country
Plateau Country (the Mormon Lake Ranger District) extends
from the foot of the Peaks to the south. 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.
Firewood available at these campgrounds: $6 per bag
Campgrounds
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Fee |
Reservations and # of Sites |
Season |
Ashurst Lake and Forked Pine Campgrounds |
$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 |
$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
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Kinnikinick Campground |
$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
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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
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$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 |
|
Dairy Springs Trail #136 |
Very Easy |
0.5 miles |
7,300 |
150 feet |
|
Griffith's Spring Trail #189 |
Very Easy |
1.0 mile loop |
6,919 |
100 feet |
|
Lake View Trail #132 |
Moderate |
2.0 miles |
7,200 feet |
200 feet |
|
Ledges Trail #138 |
Very Easy |
1.0 miles |
7,200 feet |
100 feet |
|
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 |
Boat ramp, 50 single unit campgrounds, drinking water and vault
toilets at two campgrounds |
Boating, fishing, biking, sightseeing and wildlife viewing |
Lower Lake Mary |
Boat ramp, picnic areas with ramadas, and toilets |
Boating , fishing, picnicking, biking, wildlife viewing |
Upper Lake Mary |
Boat ramps, disabled access fishing ramp, nearby campgrounds with
drinking water and toilets |
Boating, fishing, picknicking, biking and wildlife viewing |
Marshall Lake |
Primitive boat launch on east side |
Fishing, primitive camping, hiking, biking and wildlife viewing |
Mormon Lake |
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 |
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) |
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