Park is under Stage 2 fire restrictions. No charcoal or wood fires. Propane stoves for cooking only. No smoking except in an enclosed vehicle.
The park entrance gate opens at 5 a.m. and closes at 8:00 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 reservation confirmation.
The east boat launch is currently closed due to low water levels.
Where's the Wildlife at Fool Hollow?
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
July 26, 2025 7:30 p.m.
Wildlife is abundant at Fool Hollow even if we don’t always see them. Fool Hollow’s diverse wildlife is there if you know where and when to look for them. Come explore the interesting wildlife of Fool Hollow and the calls of the wild you may hear even if you don’t always see animals. Duration is about one hour.
MORE EVENTS
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July 11 and 25, 2025
Nature Walk
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, July 12, 2025
Weird & Wonderful Wildlife of Fool Hollow
Come explore the weird looking or sounding wildlife of Fool Hollow. Even common wildlife can have seemingly weird adaptations for survival.
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Saturday, July 12, 2025
Black Bears
Chronicles the life of a black bear in the form of a story of a black bear that visited Fool Hollow. Explores how to keep bears from being habituated and staying safe in bear country.
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July 18, 2025
Nature Hike at Fool Hollow
Join a nature hike at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area!
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July 18, 2025
Life Jacket Exchange
Life Jacket Exchange at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
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July 19, 2025
Paddlesports Safety Classes
Join us for a variety of paddlesport safety classes from the Arizona Game & Fish Department.
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July 19, 2025
Children's Program: Wildlife Dectectives
Check out this children's program that teaches about wildlife in the area.
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July 19, 2025
Antlers - Points of Change
Deer and elk of the White Mountains
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July 26, 2025
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?
