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 928-774-8893 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.