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🏖️ Lake / Reservoir  ·  Northern Arizona / Flagstaff

Lake Mary (Upper Lake Mary)

📍 Flagstaff
Nearest Town
$10/vehicle
Entry Fee
💧 Cool (high elevation ~7,000 ft)
Water Temp
🟢 Easy
Difficulty
📅 Summer
Best Season
🏖️ Lake / Reservoir 🟢 Easy $10/vehicle
🌊 About Lake Mary (Upper Lake Mary)

A long, narrow, high-elevation reservoir near Flagstaff popular for boating, water skiing, and swimming, with no motor-size restriction.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$10/vehicle
Water Temperature
💧 Cool (high elevation ~7,000 ft)
Best Season
📅 Summer
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
Reservoir
Managed By
US Forest Service (Coconino National Forest)
County
Coconino County, Arizona
Access Difficulty
🟢 Easy
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
Lake Mary Rd, ~12 mi SE of Flagstaff

Access Notes:
Easy access, boat ramps; popular with power boats/water-skiers, less crowded than Sedona spots

GPS Coordinates
34.9818, -111.4589
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✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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    Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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    Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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    Bring cash or card for entry: $10/vehicle
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    Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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    Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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    Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace
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