> Canonical: https://arizonaparks.org/parks/fool-hollow-lake-recreation-area > Content revision: 2026-10-21T21:14:33.168Z [Recreation areas](https://arizonaparks.org/types/recreation-area)[Navajo](https://arizonaparks.org/counties/navajo) # Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Navajo · Arizona State Parks and Trails BEFORE YOUR VISIT Closure noticeWater recreation ### Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area: Boat launching Park-specific information - [Boat launching](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/fool-hollow-lake-recreation-area) Low lake levels prevent boat access except for vessels that can be launched by hand. Check the park before bringing a trailer-launched boat. [Read the official notice: Arizona State Parks and Trails visitor directory ↗](https://azstateparks.com/fool-hollow)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 Visitor advisoryWeather ### Tornado Watch issued October 21 at 10:10AM MST until October 21 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ Regional information - Regional notice: Coconino - Regional notice: Navajo - Regional notice: Yavapai THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 688 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ARIZONA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL ARIZONA COCONINO NAVAJO IN WEST CENTRAL ARIZONA YAVAPAI THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CAMP VERDE, COTTONWOOD, FLAGSTAFF, HOLBROOK, KAYENTA, PRESCOTT, SEDONA, SHOW LOW, SNOWFLAKE, WHITERIVER, AND WINSLOW. Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026 [Read the official notice: National Weather Service Arizona alerts ↗](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/active?area=AZ)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 Visitor advisoryFacilities ### Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area: Camping-loop tree work Park-specific information - [Camping-loop tree work](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/fool-hollow-lake-recreation-area) Forest Service crews are removing hazard trees in the park. Saw and work-crew noise may affect camping loops for several months. [Read the official notice: Arizona State Parks and Trails visitor directory ↗](https://azstateparks.com/fool-hollow)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 Visitor informationAccess & reservations ### Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area: After-hours campground entry Park-specific information - [After-hours campground entry](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/fool-hollow-lake-recreation-area) The entrance gate operates 5 a.m.–8 p.m. Campers arriving later need the gate code supplied with their current camping reservation. [Read the official notice: Arizona State Parks and Trails visitor directory ↗](https://azstateparks.com/fool-hollow)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 PLAN YOUR VISIT ## The practical details. **Managing agency**: Arizona State Parks and Trails **Address**: 1500 N. Fool Hollow Lake Show Low, AZ 85901 **Hours**: Park is open year-round November - March Gates open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. April - October: Gate open 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.. *Camping guests with current reservations arriving after 8:00 p.m. must enter the gate code on the PIN pad to gain access. Codes are included in the reservation confirmation email. Day Use 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. daily Visitor Center/Park Store 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily **Entry fees**: Per vehicle (1 person): $10.00 Per vehicle (2-4 people): $20.00 Individual/bicycle: $5.00 [Official park information](https://azstateparks.com/fool-hollow)[Reservations](https://azstateparks.com/reserve/fool-hollow/camping/) We have not yet verified accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling. Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks. ## Weather & forecast National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.2687048&lon=-110.0741088) ## About Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Camp among ponderosa pines beside Fool Hollow Lake near Show Low. This recreation area in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest offers fishing, boating, picnicking and wildlife watching, with launch availability dependent on lake levels. ## Activities & facilities [Camping ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/camping)[Hiking ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/hiking)[Biking ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/biking)[Fishing ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/fishing)[Boating ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/boating) Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area. ## Find your way. Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions. [Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://azstateparks.com/fool-hollow) ## Read before you roam. [THE FIELD GUIDE ### Check water, work areas and gates before camping A reservation is one part of a camping plan. Confirm the services and entry arrangements for the actual site. Read the guide](https://arizonaparks.org/guides/camping-water-and-arrival)[THE FIELD GUIDE ### Choose a lake trip around the working launch Separate boat ramps, hand-launch access, shoreline rules and water advisories before leaving home. Read the guide](https://arizonaparks.org/guides/lake-levels-and-boat-ramps)[THE FIELD GUIDE ### Plan reservations, entry and the right local time Check cave-tour check-in, vehicle-only entrances, group reservations and Navajo Nation time before your trip. Read the guide](https://arizonaparks.org/guides/reservations-gates-and-local-time) ## Sources & verification Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 21, 2026. - [Arizona State Parks and Trails visitor directory](https://azstateparks.com/find-a-park) · Oct 21, 2026 [Suggest a correction](https://arizonaparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/fool-hollow-lake-recreation-area.md) ## More parks in this county. [All parks](https://arizonaparks.org/parks) [Navajo ### Homolovi State Park Camping · Hiking](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/homolovi-state-park) [Coconino · Navajo ### Navajo National Monument National Park Service](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/navajo-national-monument) [Apache · Navajo ### Petrified Forest National Park National Park Service](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/petrified-forest-national-park)