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Wing Mountain

Snow Play

Wing Mountain, Arizona Snow Play

For snow conditions call

(928) 226-0493

For the first time, Northern Arizona has an organized snow play area with plowed and managed parking, hot beverages, sleds and other concessions. Activities include sledding, cross country skiing and playing in the snow.

Oracle State Park

3820 Wildlife Drive,
Oracle Arizona 85623
(520) 896-2425

Directions: Oracle State Park is located approximately 45 minutes from Tucson, in the northern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains near the community of Oracle in southern Pinal County

Tonto Natural Bridge

State Park

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Homolovi Ruins

Homolovi Ruins State Park

Winslow, Arizona 86047
(928) 289-4106
(928) 289-2021 fax

Directions:
From Flagstaff, take I-40 east o Hwy. 87 North, use Exit 257.

AZ State Parks

Map of State Parks

Arizona Snowbowl

Snow Report 602-957-0404

Snowbowl 928-779-1951

Lodging 800-472-3599

Sunrise Park Resort

928-735-7669

Ski Organizations

Phoenix Ski Club

602-277-3984

Scottsdale Sea & Ski Club

602-222-5999

Oak Creek Canyon Camping Sedona

Drive south from Flagstaff on AZ 89A to Oak Creek Canyon Vista, then 13 miles to Sedona. Turn east 11 miles on AZ 179 to I-17, then 40 miles back to Flagstaff.

Slide Rock State Park

6871 N. Highway 89A
Sedona, Arizona 86336

Directions:From Phoenix take I-17N to Hwy 179 west through Sedona to Hwy 89A north. Park is 7 miles north of Sedona.

(928) 282-3034

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Apache Lake
In Tortilla Flat, AZ. Apache Lake is 17 miles long and a spectacular site for boating, fishing, water skiing, hiking, camping, and all forms of outdoor recreation. Contact 602-225-5200

Bartlett Lake
Bartlett Lake is the closest lake to the Phoenix area on the Verde River. It is 22 miles east of Carefree. Contact 480-595-3300

Canyon Lake
Located just 16 miles northeast of Phoenix on SR 88 this is one of a series of lakes on the Salt River. Contact 480-288-9233

Dead Horse Lake

Located in Cottonwood. Contact 928-634-5283

Fool Hollow Lake

Very popular 149 acre park for swimming, camping, fishing and more. Contact 928-537-3680

Horseshoe Lake
The Horseshoe Recreation site is available for camping (14 units), camp trailers, picnicking, fishing and boating. Contact 480-595-3300

Lake Havasu

Located at 699 London Bridge Road. Contact 928-855-2784

Lake Pleasant
Lake Pleasant is thirty miles north of Phoenix, within the city limits of Peoria. With 10,000 acres of water visitors can enjoy water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, or fishing. Contact 602-372-7460

Patagonia Lake

265 Acre State park for swimmin, camping, fishing and more. COntact 520-287-6965

Saguaro Lake
Saguaro del Norte Recreation site is near the dam and includes the Saguaro Lake Marina (which includes a restaurant and boat concession), a Maricopa County Sheriff's aid station, picnic tables, restrooms and boat ramps.

Tempe Town Lake
Manually-propelled watercraft, wind-driven watercraft with a maximum mast height of 30 feet from the water surface level, and watercraft equipped with a single electric motor are allowed. Contact 480-350-8625 or 480-350-5200

Tubing on the Salt River
Tubing down the Salt River is an Arizona tradition. Families, adventure groups, college students--all kinds of people from all walks of life join the Salt River Tubing floating party.

Whitehorse Lake

This extremely popular fishing lake, 19 miles southeast of Williams, is stocked with rainbow and brown trout and some channel catfish have been caught here also.

Anaconda
Located north of Phoenix, the Anaconda is said to be one of the toughest trails in Arizona.

Axle Alley
Located near Florence Junction, this trail starts with several major waterfalls.

Bumble Bee Creek
This a relatively short but very challenging trail.

Charouleau Gap
19-mile trail with rock, ruts, and stream crossings.

El Oso Mine
Runs north along the ridge line from Four Peaks.

Flagstaff-Grand Canyon Stage Route
HKaibab National Forest.

Flat Tire Canyon
Near Florance Junction, Flat Tire Canyon.

Florence Junction Area
The Florence Junction area.

Gas Pipeline Trail
Located near Black Canyon City.

General Crook Trail Loop
Roads are gravelled and suitable for sedans.

Harquahala Mountain Byway
Miles of 360 degree panoramic at the top.

Highway Of The Devil
Highway 85 south of Ajo.

Hot Wells Dune
Off-highway vehicle driving in sand dunes.

Lake Pleasant to Crown King Trail
Detailed directions, map, and review.

Martinez Cabin
Located near Florence Junction.

Martinez Canyon
Located near Florence Junction.

Revenge
Miner's Revenge is located south of Superior.

Mud Springs
Located off of Beeline Highway

Plateau Lakes
South of Flagstaff.

Powerline Trail
The Powerline Trail is a big figure 8.

Predator
Short but challenging.

Raw Deal - Lower
North of Phoenix, this 1 mile trail begins and ends in a wash.

Raw Deal - Upper
Shorter but good obsticles

Sunflower Mine
Not far off of Highway 87 north of the 4 Peaks area towards Payson.

Turkey Creek
Located near Bumble Bee.

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Lyman Lake State Park

St. Johns, Arizona 85936 (928) 337-4441

Directions
The park is located 11 miles south of St. Johns on US 191. See direction map.

Lake Havasu State Park

699 London Bridge Rd.
Lake Havasu, Arizona 86403 (928) 855-2784

Directions
Located at 699 London Bridge Rd. off Highway 95 & Industrial Boulevard 358

Dreamy Draw & Squaw Peak Park

602-262-6696

North Mountain Preserves

602-262-6696

South Mountain Park

602-495-0222

Fool Hollow Lake

Recreation Area

1500 N. Fool Hollow Lake
Show Low, Arizona 85901
(928) 537-3680

Park Hours
Open 365 days a year. Closed 10p.m. and 5a.m.

Directions
The park is located two miles north of US 60 off Highway 260.

Pleasant Sunset

by James Sasser

Pleasant Sunset by James Sasser

Hassayampa River Preserve

49614 Highway 60

Wickenburg, Arizona

(928)684-2772

Directions: Head north on Highway 60 (Grand Ave). The river is just 3 miles southeast of Wickenburg. Enter the park from mile marker 114.

Experience this underground river burst up through the granite bedrock and run freely through Wickenburg for your enjoyment. It's a great place for bird watching!

Grand Canyon

Skywalk

It's a slender & see-through glass horseshoe bridge jutting out from solid ground and levitating over a 4000-foot chasm. To prevent scuffing of the 5-layer glass floor, everyone must wear surgical overshoes.

Grand Canyon Skywalk