Starting April 7, 2026, the U.S. Forest Service will be removing hazard trees in the park. This project may continue for several months. During this time, please excuse the noise from saws and work crews in the camping loops.
Due to low water levels, both boat launch ramps are closed. Due to historic low water levels, fishing docks may also be completely out of the water. Kayaks and personal vessels must be launched and carried by hand.
The park entrance gate opens at 5 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m. Campers with current reservations coming after hours will need to enter the gate code on the PIN pad to gain access. The gate code is included with your camping reservation confirmation.
4th of July Celebration at Fool Hollow Lake
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
Saturday, July 4, 2026 6-8:30 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day with us on July 4th, 2026, at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area! Enjoy family activities and enjoy a beautiful day in the pines.
At 4:45 p.m., meet at the Mallard Loop to join the bicycle parade through the camping loops. Decorating bikes is encouraged!
At 6 p.m., meet at the Adair Amphitheatre for an incredible Birds of Prey program, featuring a live bald eagle and insights from Liberty Wildlife, perfect for all ages!
After 7 p.m., day-use visitors can pick up free LED glow sticks and American flags to brighten the evening. The City of Show Low’s fireworks will dazzle audiences around 8 p.m., viewable from various spots in the park.
Join us for a day of fun, excitement, and patriotism at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area!
This event is part of Outdoors250, our celebration of America's 250th anniversary! Learn more and sign up to enter to win prize drawings at AZStateParks.com/Outdoors250.
MORE EVENTS
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Fridays, June 19, 2026
Nature Walk at Fool Hollow Lake
Join a U.S. Forest Service ranger for a walk at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area! Learn about the park and spot birds and wildlife along the way.
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Saturday, June 20, 2026
Whiskers in the Woods at Fool Hollow
Join Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area for an hour-long evening program about gray fox.
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Saturday, June 20, 2026
Children's Program: Trees
Ponderosa are more than just a trees, they affect every aspect of White Mountain habitats. What is a ponderosa pine? Why does the Southwest have the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the world?
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Fridays, June 12 and 26, 2026
Nature Hike at Fool Hollow
Join a nature hike at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area! This is an Outdoors250 event.
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Saturday, June 27, 2026
Children's Program: Rats and Bats
Rodents and bats can seem weird, but can be very beneficial wildlife to both people and the environment. There are a wide variety of rodents at Fool Hollow, including the two largest rodents in North America!
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Saturday, June 27, 2026
Wings Over Water
Join Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area for an hour-long evening program about the bald eagles and ospreys of Fool Hollow Lake.
