Photo: Susan Barnum · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Heads up: Weekends near the water fill first. Book the campsite before the gear.
Quick facts
- Type
- Lake
- State
- Arizona
- Surface area
- About 134 acres
- Elevation
- 6,301 ft
- Boat ramps
- 1
- Campgrounds
- 1
- Fish species
- None recorded
Get on the water
Ramps & rentals
Bring the boat on wheels
Rent a campervan and paddle from shore, or gear up for a day at the water.
Affiliate linksWhere to stay
Camp near the water
Private sites nearby
Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.
Affiliate linkCabins and hotels near Fools Hollow Lake
Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.
Affiliate linkOff the water
Nearby trails
Trailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.
Before you launch
Gas, bait & supplies nearby
Gas and fuel docks
- Circle K 500 North Clark Road, Show Low1.1 miDirections
- Gas station1.5 miDirections
- Speedway 331 West Deuce of Clubs, Show Low1.7 miDirections
- Express Fuels1.8 miDirections
Bait and tackle
- Sportsman's Warehouse 4421 South White Mountain Road4.4 miDirections
Groceries and ice
- Snack Shack0.8 miDirections
- Circle K 500 North Clark Road, Show Low1.1 miDirections
- Woody's Food Stores Mo-Su 06:00-22:001.5 miDirections
- Speedway 331 West Deuce of Clubs, Show Low1.7 miDirections
RV dump and fresh water
- RV dump stationFresh water0.0 miDirections
Ranger stations
- Lakeside Ranger Station 2022 West White Mountain Boulevard, Pinetop-Lakeside8.9 miDirections
Hospitals and urgent care
- Summit Healthcare Regional Medical CenterEmergency 2200 East Show Low Lake Road, Show Low · 24/75.1 miCallDirections
- Changepoint Psychiatric HospitalEmergency 1920 West Commerce Drive, Lakeside8.5 miCallDirections
- Summit Healthcare27.1 miDirections
- Whiteriver Indian HospitalEmergency 200 West Hospital Drive, Whiteriver · 24/727.6 miCallDirections
Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.
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Good to know
Fools Hollow Lake FAQ
Where can I launch a boat on Fools Hollow Lake?
Boat ramps and marinas listed for this water: Boat ramp. Fees and hours change by season, so check with the managing agency before you tow.
Where can I camp near Fools Hollow Lake?
Campgrounds near the water include Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground. When public sites are full, private sites nearby are listed on Hipcamp.
Is Fools Hollow Lake stocked with fish?
Yes. The most recent state planting report for Fools Hollow Lake lists X the week of 0001-05-01. Sign up on this page to get an email when it's stocked again.
Is there gas near Fools Hollow Lake?
The closest listed fuel is Circle K, about 1.1 miles from the water.
Where can I buy bait near Fools Hollow Lake?
Bait and tackle nearby: Sportsman's Warehouse (4.4 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.
Keep exploring
Nearby water
Sources: USGS 3DHP and National Atlas (rivers via Esri Living Atlas), Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.