Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
Show Low, Arizona
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area is a campsite / RV park located in Show Low.
Imagine camping among 100-foot pine trees beside a quiet lake watching majestic great blue herons at a cool 6,300 feet in elevation. Year-round camping, fishing, picnicking, boating and wildlife viewing opportunities make Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area a popular place.
This 800-acre, cool, country recreation area with a 150-acre lake offers history, too.
The tiny town of Adair has long since been covered by the lake, but it was Thomas Jefferson Adair who was responsible for the name Fool Hollow. In 1885, Adair moved into the area with the intention of farming. The locals joked that only a fool would try and farm the place. The name stuck!
This state-of-the-art recreation area, located in the Apache - Sitgreaves National Forest, opened in 1994 as a result of an innovative partnership between Arizona State Parks, the U.S. Forest Service, Arizona Game and Fish, the City of Show Low, and corporate sponsors Arizona Public Service and McCarty Construction Company.
Local dining options close to Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area include Licano's Mexican Food Steak, Fiesta Mexicana, Branding Iron Steak House, and Aliberto's Mexican Food.
Show Low, Arizona, 85901 USA
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Camping & RV Sites:
Non-hook-up sites - 31 sites: Maximum of 2 vehicles and 8 adults per site. Concrete pads, fire ring and picnic table, restrooms and showers. We do not take reservations for camping.
Electric RV sites - 92 sites: 30 Amp service (some 50 Amp available). Can accommodate up to 40-foot rigs. Water available at all sites. Mallard and Redhead Loops also have sewer available. A maximum of 2 vehicles and 8 adults allowed per site. Call for Fees. We do not take reservations for camping.
Dump Station - A Dump station is available for registered campers from May 1st through October 15th.
Showers - Hot shower available at all camping loops at no extra charge for registered campers. Handicap Accessible.
Picnic Areas/Shelters - Nice spots for your gathering or a picnic are available on both sides of the lake.
Hiking Trails - A 1.5 mile walking trail runs along the South and West sides of the lake.
Restrooms - This park has modern, handicap accessible restrooms.
Group: Day Use Areas - 5-Day Use Ramada’s are available for your event. Each Ramada has picnic tables, a large charcoal grill (use contingent on fire restrictions), a serving table, electricity (15 amp service), a horseshoe pit and restrooms. Two playgrounds are centrally located. Day Use hours are 8 am to 8 pm.
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