Wildlife
Apache County, AZ
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
High-elevation (~9,000 ft) 450-acre trout lake and campground complex on Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests—one of Arizona’s premier White Mountains fishing and birding destinations. Rainbow, cutthroat, brook, and Apache trout, plus canoeing, lakeshore hiking, and seasonal wildlife viewing around multiple FS campgrounds and a small store/marina.
| Region | Apache County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 33.8908, -109.4135 |
| Agency | Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests |
| Elevation | ~9,040 ft |
| Features | Five campgrounds, dam fishing access, boat rentals at Big Lake Store |
| Access | From Eagar: SR-260 → SR-261 → SR-273 into Big Lake complex |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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