Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area is a recreation area in Navajo County, about 2 miles west of Show Low.

Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 82 campsites, including RV sites and showers.

Campground and RV Sites This high country playground has 82 spacious campsites available for visitors throughout the year. Over 60 of these sites have hook-ups and can accommodate rigs up to 40 feet. Additionally, 20 tent-only sites are available for those of you who like a more "primitive" experience and some of these tent sites have a fantastic view of the lake and quick access to fishing and water sport recreation. All campsites have a picnic table, fire ring, and close access to clean restrooms and showers (shower access for registered campers only). Weekends at the Fool Hollow Lake campground get booked quickly during the summer with people escaping the heat and heading to the high country. Try taking a trip during the week to have a more personal experience with this beautiful area, and to ensure you get that perfect spot! Fool Hollow Lake Camping Reservations

Boat Ramp Single lane boat launch ramps are available on the east and west sides of the lake. Maximum of 10 H.P. gasoline engines are allowed. After entering the park, visitors can reach the west boat launch ramp by turning west at the first intersection and following the road to the boat parking area, just next to the launch ramp. Visitors can reach the east boat launch ramp by turning east at the first intersection and following the road all the way around to the other side of the lake until arriving at the next intersection. Turn west and follow the signs until arriving at the east boat launch ramp. Boat, Canoe, and Kayak Rentals (Summer Only) Get a whole new view of Fool Hollow Lake by renting boat, canoe or kayak! Boat rentals help anglers get to places that don't receive as much pressure which might help them catch more fish! Paddle board rentals are also available and offer an unique perspective on this gorgeous area! Send an email or call (928) 892-9170 for more information about boat and personal watercraft rentals at Fool Hollow Lake!

Fishing A variety of sport-fish are available to anglers in Fool Hollow Lake. Largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, trout, northern pike, and assorted panfish populations are found throughout the lake. Most fish populations naturally reproduce within the cool waters of Fool Hollow Lake, although rainbow trout do not, and are supplemented seasonally by Arizona Game and Fish Department stockings.

A state fishing license is usually required.

Fool Hollow has clean, modern, accessible restrooms conveniently placed for maximum ease of use. Accessible, hot showers are available at all camping loops at no extra charge for registered campers only.

Recreation Area Rules If you have a camping reservation you must make every effort to be in the park by 10 p.m. If there is a problem/emergency and you will not be able to make it by 10 p.m., please call (928) 537-3680 before 4:00 p.m. to make arrangements. We will do our best to assist you. Check in: 2 p.m. (Note: Gates close at 8:00 p.m. and re-open at 5 a.m. Camping guests with current reservations arriving after 8:00 p.m. must enter the gate code on the PIN pad to gain access. Codes are included in the reservation confirmation email.) Check out: noon (Strictly enforced) • All vehicles arriving for a reservation must have in their possession a confirmation notice with name and campsite. • Identification will be required at check-in regarding reservations. • If you make the reservations for multiple sites/people, you must ensure that each party receives a confirmation slip. All rules and regulations are strictly enforced. If you are not sure, please ask a ranger. The area contains natural hazards. Please enjoy the recreation area with caution. Especially watch your children! • At the discretion of the recreation area manager, campsites are limited to a maximum of two vehicles. • Motorized vehicles in tow may count as the second vehicle. • You must park in your assigned campsite. • All extra vehicles must park in the overflow parking; this is a fire lane/emergency vehicle standard. • All vehicles and trailers must remain on the paved portion of the campsite. • Occupancy: two vehicles – six adults (14 years and older) with a maximum of 10 persons total. • When feasible, a third vehicle may join a group for an additional fee of $15.00 per night. The third vehicle may have to be parked in an overflow parking lot. Occupancy levels cannot be exceeded. • Additional persons, beyond 10 total, in increments of one to 10, must pay for and occupy another campsite. • Quiet hours are from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. • Day Use hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. • All Day Use visitors must depart the campground by 8 p.m. • Ramada use hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. • At all times noise levels (including music) must not be heard in neighboring campsites. • No generators are allowed to be operated at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area at any time. • All vehicles are restricted to paved roads and must be “street legal” (registered and insured) to operate within the recreation area. (This includes ATVs, RTVs, side by sides, motorcycles, scooters, etc.) These vehicles may be charged if operated within the recreation area. • Damaging, defacing or removing natural features, rocks, vegetation, artifacts or public property is against the law. • No gathering of or chopping trees for firewood. This includes dead, downed trees and snags. Campfires are restricted to fire rings, must be kept small, attended at all times and doused thoroughly when done. • “Red Flag” (fire restrictions) may preclude wood and charcoal fires. Observe posted signs and/or check with rangers. • Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after. • Pets must not disturb other campers. • Water for pets must be available. • Sites must be kept clean and litter free at all times. • Trash must be deposited in dumpsters provided at each camping loop. • No glass beverage containers are allowed in the recreation area. Agency Rules & Regulations