About Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area is a 1,100-acre state park located in northern Arizona, centered around a 185-acre reservoir created by a dam on the Little Colorado River. The park features forested hills, riparian corridors, and diverse wildlife, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, camping, hiking, and picnicking. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, bass, and catfish, and the surrounding area includes over 10 miles of trails for walking and wildlife viewing.
The park provides developed campgrounds with RV and tent sites, picnic areas, restrooms, and a marina with boat rentals. It is situated near the town of Show Low and is accessible year-round, with cooler temperatures making it a popular destination in summer and early fall. The area also offers interpretive signage highlighting local ecology and geology.