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Lynx Lake Recreation Area is situated in the cool pine forests outside of Prescott. The recreation area offers a large range of recreational activities such as mountain biking, fishing, hiking, camping, and more. Boaters are permitted to take non-motorized and low-horsepower motorized boats onto the lake, and seasonal rentals of canoes and paddleboats are available in the summer. There is a gold panning area on Lynx Creek where recreational gold panning is permitted. There are several trails that permit both hiking and mountain biking. Guests who wish to stay overnight have several campground options with both tent and RV campsites available.

344 South Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ 86303, Phone: 928-443-8000

Lynx Lake Recreation Area is 1 hour 40 minutes from Flagstaff.


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