There is currently no drinking water at the park. Restrooms and showers are fully functional.
Created as an irrigation reservoir by damming the Little Colorado River, Lyman Lake State Park is a 1,200-acre park that encompasses the shoreline of a 1,500-acre reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet. It is fed by snowmelt from the slopes of Mount Baldy and Escudilla Mountain, the second and third highest mountains in Arizona. Water is channeled into this river valley from a 790-square-mile watershed extending into New Mexico.
Lyman Lake is one of the few bodies of water in northeastern Arizona with no size restrictions on boats. The west end of the lake is buoyed off and restricted as a no wake area (5 mph). This allows the angler a chance at a variety of fish without the proximity of speedboats and water-skiers. The fishery consists of walleye, channel catfish and largemouth bass. The large remainder of the lake is open for all other types of water sports.
Lyman Lake really comes into its own during the spring, summer, and fall. Summer days, with temperature highs in the 80s to low 90s, are perfect for fishing, swimming, leisure boating, water-skiing, hiking or just relaxing.
Join us for a guided hike of the Petroglyph Trail (weather dependent). The trail requires a mild climb, and a number of petroglyphs (pictures carved on stone) and interpretive signs are easily visible.
READ MORENew ongoing events and programs are added to the park calendar each month. Check back right here for the latest ongoing activities for Lyman Lake State Park.
The park is open 24 hours a day, year-round
Park Store
May 1- Sept. 15
Sunday - Wednesday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sept. 16 - April 30
Daily: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Christmas: Closed
Per vehicle (1 person): $10.00
Per vehicle (2-4 people): $20.00
Individual/bicycle: $5.00
P.O. Box 1428
St. Johns, AZ 85936
11 mi. S of St. Johns on Hwy 191
