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Lynx Lake

📍 Prescott
Nearest Town
$9/vehicle
Entry Fee
💧 Cool (~5,500 ft elevation)
Water Temp
🟢 Easy
Difficulty
📅 Summer
Best Season
🏖️ Lake / Reservoir 🟢 Easy $9/vehicle
🌊 About Lynx Lake

A popular Prescott National Forest lake for swimming, fishing, and kayaking in the cool pines outside Prescott.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$9/vehicle
Water Temperature
💧 Cool (~5,500 ft elevation)
Best Season
📅 Summer
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
Man-made lake
Managed By
US Forest Service (Prescott National Forest)
County
Yavapai County, Arizona
Access Difficulty
🟢 Easy
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
Lynx Lake Rd, Prescott, AZ 86303

Access Notes:
Easy access; developed recreation area with trails, picnic areas, campground

GPS Coordinates
34.5238, -112.3852
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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: $9/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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