Lynx Lake

I’ve been to Lynx Lake a few times, and this recent visit was pretty similar to my past experiences. I’m giving it a 3-star review mainly because the lake has recently been drained and they want it to refill naturally, so it’s unclear when water levels will return to normal. There is also a $5 day-use fee to enter the park. You can pay cash or card. Currently, the park opens at 7:00 AM and the gates close at 5:00 PM. The trail around the lake is about 2.5 miles and offers a few different routes, including at least one path that leads to a small waterfall (or what would be a waterfall if the lake wasn’t drained). The west side of the lake is more paved and level, making it easier for walking, while the east side is more rugged with a dirt trail. One thing to add, the bathrooms were clean, but they had smell in them was hard to ignore and really unpleasant. Overall, it’s still a nice area for a casual walk around the lake, especially if you’re in the area.

I loved the experience at Lynx lake! We had amazing hosts in H! Our family book d 3 out of 4 of the sites here! The campsite was cleaned very well, the restrooms maintained very well! Manny and wife were such great people. I can’t recall the host from Thursday, but she was great and helpful when we checked in. I would definitely recommend this loop especially if you are going with your whole family group keeps you together but separately! We will be back in years to come!

This lake is about 15 minutes from Prescott. It is a small lake that is perfect for a day trip! You can't swim in the lake, but it is perfect for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and boating (as long as it's 10 HP or less). I heard that there are bass, trout, catfish, and crappie at the lake. There are plenty of picnic tables and grills at one end of the lake. We decided to hike around the lake. There is a trail that is about two miles that takes you around the lake. I would consider it an easy trail. There are plenty of trees for shade as you make your way around the lake. My only gripe is that people should clean up after themselves. I thought the picnic area was a bit trashy. Remember the rule, leave no trace. It is a beautiful area, let's keep it that way!

Beautiful area. Currently the lake is at its lowest level for repair to the dam. Hopefully it will fill to full capacity soon but with the current drought in Arizona who knows how long that will take

I did not expect to find such a beautiful place for hiking. The lake is artificial, but it looks very alpine. There is a hiking trail around it that takes an hour to circumnavigate. The scenery is gorgeous. You forget you are in Arizona 🥵