He hooked it in the back so that it rode along like it was alive. During most years the lake has enough water in it to be stocked with trout by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. 46 sites with 24 reservable. Flagstaff, AZ • 86005 (928) 774-1742. Day use 10-4 $8 up to 5 people. Canyon Vista: across from the Lower Lake with 15 sites. A Buffet Of Possible Catches. Campgrounds at Lake Mary, Arizona Less than 15 miles from downtown Flagstaff, Lake Mary nestles on the banks of Walnut Creek among wildflowers and tall pines. There are plenty of places to camp not far from Lake Mary. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. $18. Upper Lake Mary can be accessed by car or by foot via the Wood Memorial Trail 0.5 miles away. Upper Lake Mary is the largest of Flagstaff's twin lakes. The graph, above, shows a shift from the historical annual rain-to-snow relationship. There are more campgrounds near Mormon Lake, which is at most a half-hour drive from Upper Lake Mary. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 8510 Lake Mary Road. Upper Lake Mary. Upper is where there is water to... We visited during a snow storm and found most of the facilities inaccessible. View 424 homes for sale in Lake Mary Road, take real estate virtual tours & browse MLS listings in Flagstaff, AZ at realtor.com®. Upper Lake Mary is the largest of Flagstaff's twin lakes. I absolutely love to help people find fun things to do with their kids and grandkids. Upper Lake Mary is the largest of Flagstaff's twin lakes. Registered campers dump free, non-registered $6.Â. Marshall Lake is a small marshy body of water that's generally full of coots and other waterfowl splashing, flapping, and cooting around. Campground is open. No report but this is the time of the year when folks catch crappie on Jjgs. It is higher than it has been in years. $18 per night for single sites, day use $8. Other nearby lakes to explore include Ashurst Lake, … Upper Lake Mary AZ Fish Report for 9-15-2016. Lake Mary was named after Mary Riordan, a member of one of the founding families of Flagstaff. Thank you for your review and feedback, Cheryl S. While this is a popular location for locals and tourists alike, we do hope that our visitors are still able to enjoy the great outdoor experience and picnic areas at Upper and Lower Lake Mary. Iâd be willing to bet that theyâd take a frog fished over the weeds, too. : across from the Lower Lake with 15 sites. At an elevation of almost 7000 feet, the nights can get pretty cool and the days are lovely. Lake Mary is an ideal spot for anyone who wants to get away from the heat of the desert in summer. It’s a beautiful area of Arizona that usually is not full of water but thanks to a heavy snow season, it is full again! To reach Mormon Lake, continue on another 15 miles. There was a boat... It’s awesome in 2019! Upper Lake Mary, the furthest upstream of the two lakes, is formed by a small earthen dam on Walnut Creek. At its maximum capacity, the lake fills the valley from the small earthen dam at its head to the foot of the dam holding back Upper Lake Mary. 25 sites at each campground. Day use 10-4 $8 for up to 5 people.Â, : down the road a bit by the turn-off to Ashurst Lake. Get directions, reviews and information for Upper Lake Mary in , AZ. Send your fishing reports and pictures to BFishing@AZGFD.gov. We are hoping with the recent winter snow and rain storms, that the water levels will rise shortly. There are also cabins and an RV park at the Mormon Lake Lodge (928-354-2227) as well as campsites. There are two separated sections to Lake Mary... Lower and Upper. October and May are the best months to enjoy this hike. 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