Bear Canyon Lake
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Bear Canyon Lake is one place we go most often. There are plenty of places to setup camp and lots to explore. We have never had a issue finding a spot to camp, at times can barely hear anyone around. We pass all the nearest sites near the lake and go past the powerlines where there are plenty of sites spread out. From there it is a bit of a hike to the lake, or short drive. Depending upon the season you can hear elk and coyotes in the area.
Dispersed Camping
Campground
Camping: Lots of dispersed camping areas. First come first serve primitive campground with seasonal vault toilet.
Services: Gas, phone, and groceries are available 20 miles east at Forest Lakes.
Elevation: 7560 ft
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Have you been here?
A beautiful, narrow, canyon-bound lake, accessible by foot trail. Bear Canyon Lake is one of several in a series of fishing lakes built by Arizona Game and Fish Department. At an elevation of 7,560, Bear Canyon Lake consists of 60 surface acres with a maximum depth of 50 feet. The Arizona Department of Game and Fish stocks it with catchable-sized rainbow trout about six times each year.
Additional Information visit the Forest Service.
Bear Canyon Lake
Arizona
Coconino County
34°24'13.1"N 111°00'35.0"W
Bear Canyon Lake, AZ 85541
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Directions: From Payson take the AZ-260 East for 29.2 miles to Rim Rd (Forest Road 300) Turn left onto Rim Rd Follow Rim Rd for 12.6 miles to Bear Canyon Lake Rd Turn right onto Bear Canyon Lake Rd. In 2.1 Miles you will see signs for the Lake and Campground. All along the Bear Canyon Road prior to and after the lake are dispersed campsites.
Bear Canyon Lake, Apache-Sitgreaves NF - Arizona