AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
Summertime always brings a desire to get out and experience nature. At Fort Tuthill our summer rental department can make it happen. We carry camping gear, canoes, mountain bikes, and the experience to help see the North Country. We also offer a variety of tours. Give us a call today at 623-856-3401 to book an adventure you will never forget
ASHURST LAKE
Type • Medium-sized lake
Location • 20 miles southeast of Flagstaff
Elevation • 7000 ft
Attractions • Fishing (Rainbow and Brook Trout), boating, windsurfing, canoeing,
wildlife watching, biking, photography
Facilities • Boat ramp, picnic area
Notes • Boat motors limited to 8 HP. Water not available during winter months.
LOWER LAKE MARY
Type • Smaller of Flagstaff’s twin lakes
Location • 8 miles south of Flagstaff
Elevation • 7000 ft
Attractions • Fishing ( Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Catfish), boating, wildlife watching (Bald Eagles in winter months), biking, photography
Facilities • Boat ramp, picnic area
UPPER LAKE MARY
Type • Larger of Flagstaff’s twin lakes
Location • 12 miles southeast of Flagstaff
Elevation • 7000 ft
Attractions • Fishing (Northern Pike, Channel Cat, Crappie, Brook Trout), boating, wildlife watching, biking, photography
Facilities • 3 boat ramps, disabled access fishing ramp, picnic area
Notes • No boat motor size limit
MARSHALL LAKE
Type • Small marshy lake
Location • 12 miles southeast of Flagstaff
Elevation • 7000 ft
Attractions • Fishing (Brook Trout), picnicking, wildlife watching (Coots, Waterfowl), mountain biking, photography
Facilities • 3 boat ramps, disabled access fishing ramp, picnic area
Notes • The northwest side of the lake is closed to vehicular traffic to protect waterfowl nesting habitat.
VERDE RIVER
Type • River, Tributary about 170 miles long
Location • About 50 miles south of Flagstaff
Elevation • 3000 ft
Attractions • Excellent place to fish for a number of species with the AZ fish and game stocking on a put and take basis. Good place for some recreational boating and scenic canoeing with all the long pools. There are plenty of place for a stop including the White Bridge Picnic area, Childs Dispersed camping area, Sycamore canyon road, and so much more
Facilities • There are day use facilities including vault toilets, picnic tables, and primitive boat ramps at various sites.