Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground We camped at Fool Hollow several years ago on our was West from New England. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Surrounded by National Forest lands, including the world’s largest continuous belt of ponderosa pine forest, it became a state park in 1994. Very well kept. Located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, the Fool Hollow Lake comes days spent on the water. SUBSCRIBE NOW. The Arizona Game and Fish Department constructed the lake in 1957 specifically to provide water-oriented outdoor recreation. Fool Hollow Lake State Park Campground Review - Know Your Campground OVERVIEW Fool Hollow Lake State Park is set among the 100-foot pine trees of the White Mountains in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest near the town of Show Low. 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If an Arizona high country getaway is what you need, you can find it right here at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area! Fool Hollow Lake Campground has 123 campsites and is located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest next to the 150-acre lake. There is also a well maintained camp ground with RV or tent. A relatively flat basaltic plateau, broken by Show Low Creek and Fool Hollow Wash, characterizes the property. Facility Information. The lake is operated by the Arizona State Parks Department, and consists of 150 acres, with an average depth of 23 feet together with a variety of fish species. Save 90%. White Mountain Lake Hamlet, 7 miles northeast; Landmarks. Fool Hollow Lake has over 100 campsites set among the pine trees, many with a view of the lake. Fool Hollow Lake. Below are some really cool facts about Fool Hollow Lake to answer this question. Get a whole new view of Fool Hollow Lake by renting a canoe or kayak! Send your fishing reports and pictures to BFishing@AZGFD.gov. Fool Hollow was named for a hapless settler who attempted to farm the rocky canyon in the 1880s. Please choose a different date. Both hookup and nonhookup sites are available with flush toilets, showers, potable water, grills, and a dump station. Plenty of day use area, but I understand you have to book out a year for RV space. Dog-friendly and plenty of areas of shade. Beautiful place. June 4, 2018. very well-maintained. more, Things to do near Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area. It’s not far from the city of Show Low and Pinetop-Lakeside. For kids and novice anglers, nightcrawlers on the bottom or under a bobber in rocky areas are a good way to go for bluegill or green sunfish. 1500 Fool Hollow Rd, Show Low, AZ 85901 (928) 537-3680 GPS Coordinates: 34.262, -110.070 Some sites also have sewer hookups available. We fished off one of two partially covered piers, with rod-holders. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. Fools Hollow Campground. The Arizona Game and Fish Department stocks the lake with Rainbow Trout throughout the spring and summer. -100 yards from forest trail that lead to Fools Hollow lake recreation area (2/3 mile to lake… But what makes it different? Recreational Opportunities: Fools Hollow Lake provides an array of recreational opportunities including camping, picnicking, boating and fishing, and wildlife viewing. Zillow has 4 homes for sale in 85901 matching Fool Hollow Lake. enter with a car. The area includes a 150 acre lake that is surrounded by 100 foot tall pinion pine trees and is home to a variety of cool and warm water fishes. Fool Hollow Lake was created by construction of a dam at the confluence of Show Low Creek and Fool Hollow Wash in 1957 by the Arizona Game and Fish Department with federal assistance. Public restrooms I 've seen notable, but had a good time there several times during our month in 1880s... Lake RA 1500 N. 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