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Show Low
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Show Low is in Eastern Arizona. It is in Navajo County. Show Low sits in a
clearing with pines surrounding it on the edge of the Mogollon Rim. The
town is located where U.S. 60 and State Highway 77 intersect. It is 175
miles from Phoenix and 195 miles from Tucson.
The pinewoods of the Sitgreaves National Forest help make Show Low an
up-and-coming summer vacation spot for sportsmen, desert folk, and
tourists, who are seeking good recreation in a pleasing area. Today
Show Low’s population is 5,000. The town sits at an elevation of 6,400
feet. The climate is cool all year round with a winter low temperature of
17 degrees and a summer high temperature of 85 degrees. Show Low greets its
visitors with cool green pines, clean fresh air and friendly western
hospitality.
There are many attractions in and around Show Low. The Show Low Historical
Museum is a great place to start your exploration of this small town. The
museum is inside what was once the police department. There are many
historic artifacts and photos that help recreate life in the early years.
Thunder Raceway is a fun place to hang out. The raceway is open on
weekends and offers lots of excitement. There are two great golf courses
that you won’t want to pass by. The Silver Creek Golf Course and the Show
Low Country Club are both open to the public.
The entire area around Show Low is brimming with outdoor activities. The
Apache Sitgreaves National Forest offers 58 campgrounds, numerous hiking
trails and several lakes. It is a wonderful place to take in nature’s
beauty. Rainbow Lake is about 7 miles south of town. This 90-acre lake has
a boat ramp, camping, restrooms and lots of parking. This lake is private
property, so please be respectful. The lake has bass, trout, catfish and
bluegill. Bald eagles can sometimes be spotted in the area during the
winter months.
Show Low Lake is only 5 miles south of Show Low and has a 75-site
campground. This is a terrific family spot with something for everyone.
Fishing is a popular pastime at this 100-acre lake. Springtime is the best
time to try your hand at catching a trout and shoreline fishing is better
here than at most lakes. White Mountain Lake has channel catfish just
waiting to grab your hook. This lake is the perfect picnic place and the
fish are paid for by the pound. White Mountain Lake is north of Show Low
off of State Highway 77.
Fools Hollow Lake State Park is just three miles northwest of town. The
lake covers 140 acres and is nestled in a bed of Ponderosa pines. Visitors
will enjoy both fishing and camping. There are 90 hookups and 31 developed
tent sites to choose from with fire rings, water and picnic tables. How
could anyone ask for more? It is a perfect camping spot in the woods near
a lake.
History:
Show Low was established in 1870. The town’s name came to be under unusual
circumstances. C.E. Cooley and his two wives, Mollie and Cora were some of
the early settlers in the area. Cooley was a Native American scout for
General Cook and both Mollie and Cora were the daughters of an Indian
Chief in the White Mountains.
On day in 1875 Cooley and Marion Clark, another resident, decided that the
tiny settlement along the Mormon Creek was too small for both of them. One
of them had to move out. It was agreed that they would play the card game
Seven-up to decide which of them would have to go. At the very end of the
game, with only one point needed to win. Clark said to Cooley, “If you can
show low, you win.” Cooley threw down his card. It was the deuce of clubs.
Cooley said, “Show low it is.” The story goes on to say that Clark did
move out. He packed up his things and headed down the road a bit to the
community of Pinetop, where he lived for many years.
The town even has its main street named after this historical event. It is
called the “Deuce of Clubs”. The town was incorporated in 1953.
Today Show Low has a strong tourist and recreation base. The forest
industry is another strong economic force. The town also serves as a trade
center for southern Navajo county and part of southern Apache County.
Show Low is proud to be a gateway into the White Mountain recreational
area.
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Show Low
Astride the legendary Mogollon Rim at 6,350 feet above sea level, and tucked
along the edge of the world's largest stand of Ponderosa pine, Show Low lies
in the bosom of Mother Nature's beauty. (Scenic Attractions)
Named by the turn of a card, Show Low welcomes visitors traveling through
the White Mountains with cool fresh air and whispering Ponderosa pines. Show
Low is considered to be the commercial hub of the White Mountains with many
recreational amenities. Lodging for every pocketbook with 48 area lakes for
fishing and over forty nearby campgrounds and numerous RV parks, to include
Fool Hollow State Recreation Park. Fool Hollow has 92 hook up sites with 31
developed sites. Group campgrounds, trails, amphitheater, playgrounds and
picnic ramadas are all planned.
Fishermen and campers will also enjoy Show Low Lake, just south of Show Low
with improved camp sites, bathrooms with showers, store and playgrounds
available. Our visitors will also enjoy the new Show Low Aquatic Center, and
indoor water theme park and pool which is open year round.
For weekend entertainment, the Thunder Raceway offers fun and excitement.
The area is excellent for golfing, great hiking trails and horseback riding.
Bus tours are also available to tour the White Mountains. Fine and causal
dining is available at many restaurants. Whatever your pleasure, Show Low
has all the conveniences, yet still retains an aura of the "Old West". A
card game is still used to decide the winner of a tied election. Feel free
to stay for a day, a week or forever!
Scenic Attractions
Programs
Show Low Profile
Show Low received its name when C.E. Cooley and Marion Clark decided there
was not enough room for both of them in their settlement. The two men agreed
to let a game of cards decide who was to move. According to the story, Clark
said, "If you can show low, you win." Cooley turned up the deuce of clubs
and replied, "Show low it is."
Show Low, the commercial and tourism capital of the White Mountains, was
established in 1870 and incorporated in 1953.
Located in southern Navajo Country at an elevation of 6,400 feet, the city
is 175 miles northeast of Phoenix, and 195 miles north of Tucson.
Tourism and recreation are the foundation of the economy of Show Low. Due to
its size and location, the community serves as a regional trade and services
center for southern Navajo County and portions of southern Apache County. It
is also an entry point for visitors to the White Mountain recreation areas.
Wholesale concens include lumber companies, concrete plants, and bottled gas
firms. Navajo County business offices and regional headquarters and
Navapache Regional Medial Center, a regional trauma hospital, are maintained
in Show Low.
Most Show Low manufacturing employment is in the forest products industry.
Arizona's only pulp and papermill, ABITIBI Consolidated, located northwest
of Show Low, is the area's largest employer. Show Low also has a modling
mill, machine shop, and pellet mill. The city, a designated Enterprise Zone
as well as an active Main Street City, runs a business incubator faility, an
industrial
park and operates the regional Show Low Municipal Airport.
Population
1980
1990
1998
Show Low
Navajo County
Arizona
4,298
67,629
2,716,546
5,019
77,658
3,665,228
7,875*
92,500
4,764,025
Sources: Arizona Department of Economic Security and U.S. Census Bureau.
* Local Sources estimate a trade area population of 55,000
For more information you may please contact:
City of Show Low
200 W. Cooley
Show Low, Arizona 85929
Phone: (928) 537- 5724
FAX: (928) 537-2338
E-Mail: info@ci.show-low.az.us
Show Low Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1083
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-2326
(888) 746-9569
White Mountain Regional Development Corporation
1201 E. Cooley, Suite F
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-3777
(800) 818-2928 toll free
Fax (928) 537-3830
e-mail: wmrdc@cybertrails.com
Show Low Scenic
Show Low offers many year-round recreational opportunities and points of
scenic interest. The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, with 58 campgrounds,
trails and pristine lakes, surrounds the city. The scenic White Mountain and
Mogollon Rim areas are also nearby for campers and fishermen. Arizona's only
covered bridged is located in Pinedale, 15 miles west of Show Low. Apache,
Navajo, Hopi and Zuni Indian Reservations are nearby.
The city has a new indoor aquatic center, five 18-hole golf courses within
20 miles, and numerous motel and RV accommodations. Boating and fishing are
popular in many lakes and streams in the area, including Rainbow Lake, Show
Low Lake, White Mountain Lake and Fools Hollow Lake Recreation Area. Snow
skiing is available at Sunrise Park Resort on the White Mountain Apache
Indian Reservation with eight lifts, one T-bar and three Mighty-Mites tows
serving 65 runs.
Show Low Programs
Pintail Lake Wild Game Observation - A game and waterfowl preservation area
is located at Pintail Lake two miles north of Show Low. This migratory rest
area for duck, geese and other waterfowl, boasts unique grasses and reeds.
Depending on the time of the year, several wildlife species can be seen.
There are observation platforms in the area for the public's use. Pintail
Lake has been a cooperative venture between three levels of government
outlined to create a man-made marsh ecosystem using treated wastewater. The
Pintail Lake project has become the first of its kind in the Southwestern
Region of the USDA Forest Service.
Show Low Lake Country Park - Show Low Lake Country Park contains 100 acres
at an elevation of 6,500 feet and is located one mile off State Route 260 in
Show Low on Show Low Lake Road. If you are a trout fisherman, early Spring
is the recommended season. Other species include walleye, largemouth bass,
bluegill and catfish. If you enjoy shoreline fishing, Show Low Lake is
better than most. There is a small bait shop, with boat rentals and launch.
Major improvements are underway for shower, bathroom, walk-in store and an
observatory. A great place to take the family.
Fool Hollow State Recreation Park - Fool Hollow State Recreation Park is
located three miles northwest of Show Low. The 140 acre lake is nestled amid
some of the tallest stands of Ponderosa pine in the nation. Fool Hollow Lake
State Recreational Parks offers excellent camping sites for RV's and tents,
boat ramps and docks, fishing piers and fish cleaning stations, play areas
for children and an amphitheater facing the lake. Fool Hollow Lake attracts
many fishermen in search of largemouth and small mouth bass, walleye,
channel catfish, black crappies, bluegills and some brown trout. A fishing
pier for the handicapped will also be available.
Show Low Airport
Residents of the White Mountains have access to the Show Low Municipal
Airport which has two lighted, paved runways (4,000 feet and 6,500 feet). A
commuter airline provides two daily flights. The Show Low Municipal Airport
offers easy access to nearby larger airports for easy access to the beauty
of the White Mountains. Below is a list of the airlines that service the
White Mountain area.
White Mountain Airways 928-537-9366
Kestrel Aviation
Sunrise Airlines - Show Low (928) 532-8888.
The city of Show Low has recently added a new terminal for traveling
convenience.
Show Low Economic
Principal Economic Activities
Tourism and recreation are the foundation of the economy of Show Low. Due to
its size and location, the community serves as a regional trade and services
center for southern Navajo County and portions of southern Apache County. It
is also an entry point for visitors to the White Mountain recreation areas.
Wholesale concerns include lumber companies, concrete plants, and bottled
gas firms. Navajo County business offices and regional headquarters and
Navapache Regional Medical Center, a regional trauma hospital, are
maintained in Show Low.
Most Show Low manufacturing employment is in the forest products industry.
Stone Container Forest Industries Paper Mill, Arizona's only pulp and paper
mill, is located northwest of Show Low and is the area's largest employer.
Show Low also has a molding mill, machine shop and pellet mill. The city, a
designated Enterprise Zone as well as an active Main Street City, runs a
business incubator area, an industrial park and operated the regional Show
Low Municipal Airport. The City has no property tax.
Show Low Facilities
The City of Show Low has a broad range of community facilities including a
library, two bowling alleys, an 18-hole golf course, several lighted
racquetball and tennis courts, an exercise fitness course, two soccer
fields, an archery range, a drive-in theater and many athletic facilities,
such as an indoor aquatic center pool, lighted Little League softball and
baseball field, handball and basketball court facilities and picnic areas.
Communication - In addition to communication resources from the rest of the
State, Show Low has bi-weekly area newspapers, several radio stations, and
numerous television channels from Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff via cable,
translator and antenna.
Educational - There are five public elementary school, one junior high
school , one high school and Northland Pioneer College (NPC). Show Low has a
vocational education program offering courses in auto mechanics, general
business and graphic arts. NPC has served Navajo County since 1974; transfer
programs and occupations programs are available. The State accredited
community college has centers in Holbrook, Winslow, Snowflake and Show Low.
Northern Arizona University in partnership with NPC offers undergraduate and
graduate programs. For information call (928) 537-9601. Show Low also has an
accredited cosmetology school in alternating years.
Medical - Navapache Regional Medical Center has 54 beds, there is one
nursing home with 100 beds and nine clinics (four chiropractic, five
medical). The medical staff includes 41 physicians, five dentists, two
ophthalmologists, two orthodontists, four optometrists, four chiropractors
and two veterinarians. Ambulance service is provided by Action Medical.
Financial - There are six financial institutions with local offices in Show
Low. Several company sponsored credit unions are also available. The
Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) located in Flagstaff
services this area with a Revolving Loan Program for new and existing
businesses. Inquiries can be made through WMRDC, P.O. Box 3440, Show Low, AZ
85901. The Industrial Development Authority handles information related to
industrial development bonds. Inquiries can be made through the office of
the Deputy City Manager/City Treasurer. Additionally, Navajo County
businesses are eligible for assistance in financing fixed assets through the
Finance and Administration Division of the Arizona Department of Commerce.
Governmental - The community is governed by a mayor, six council members,
and a city manager. Show Low is a full-service city with police, parks and
recreation, water and waste management, and planning and zoning departments.
Fire and emergency medical services (EMS) are also available. Airport - The
residents of Show Low have access to a local airport which has two lighted,
paved runways (4,000 feet unlighted and one 6,500 feet lighted runway).
UNICOM radio equipped, repairs, gas and charter service available. There is
a commuter airline service to Phoenix three times daily. Industrial
Properties - There are industrial parks (lots from one to 70 acres) with
utilities, road and airport access. Contact the White Mountain Development
Corporation for more information.
Utilities -
Electricity:
APS (928) 537-2802;
Navopache Electric (928) 368-5118.
Natural Gas:
Citizens Utilities (928) 537-2913.
Propane:
Amerigas (928) 537-4944;
Graves Propane (928) 537-1951;
Ferrellgas (928) 537-2214.
Telephone:
Citizens Telecom (800) 921-8101.
Water:
Municipal (928) 537-5724
Sewer:
Municipal (5) 537-5724.
Sanitation:
USA Waste (928) 367-0707.
Lodging and Meeting facilities - There are 12 motels with 600+ rooms, 1,200
RV sites, nine campgrounds (six public, three private), and 12 meeting
facilities with the largest seating 500 persons.
City Profile
Show Low's major economic influences are tourism and regional service
provision. The City has no property tax. The City Council has committed to
taking a proactive approach in dealing with the growth of the community,
while maintaining the high quality of life enjoyed by its residents.
This growth is managed through the Planning and Zoning Department of the
City, and is often facilitated through the White Mountain Regional
Development Corporation. Assistance is also available through the Arizona
Department of Commerce.
City of Show Low Statistics
Incorporated
1953
County
Navajo County
Elevation
Population
6,412 feet above sea level
8,085 (2001 estimate)
15,000 (seasonal estimate)
Land Area
27 square miles
Miles of Streets
55
Climate Av. Min. Temp
34.9 degrees
Avg. Max. Temp
65.3 degrees
Annual Precipitation
20.7"
Number of Households
3,521
Median Age
31.2
Median Household Income
$27,000 est.
Schools
Community College
1
High School
1
Junior High (7-8)
1
Intermediate (4-6)
1
Primary (K-3)
1
College Graduates
25%
City Park Acreage
85 Acres/53 Developed
Municipal Tennis Courts
2
Golf Courses
2 Public (5 within 15 mile radius)
Theaters
1 twin-plex
Museums
1
Shopping Centers
3
Hospital Beds
61
Hotels
12 with 600+ rooms
R.V. Spaces
1,200
Stadiums, Auditoriums & Convention Centers
2
Office Complexes
15
Industrial Parks
2
Major Industries
Tourism, Recreation, Manufacturing, Commerce, Retailing
Fire Stations
2
Police Stations
1
City Employees
129 FTE's
Airport
Runways 2 (7,000' longest)
Media
Radio Stations
5
Newspapers
2
City website http://www.ci.show-low.az.us/
Show Low Chamber http://www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com/index.shtml
Show Low Historical Society
OVERVIEW -- Interprets local history and prehistory of Show Low and the
White Mountain area. -- Children's programs include museum tours and
demonstrations of pioneer skills such as soap, candle and bread making. --
Museum includes a restored early 1900s jail cell plus nine exhibit rooms on
pioneer families and notable Show Low residents. -- Exhibit on the first
physician in Navajo County, Dr. Woolford, include his equipment and
instruments. -- Special exhibit on Dr. Andrew Douglas's contribution to the
study of tree rings .. otherwise known as dendrochronology. -- Exhibit on
the nearby town of McNary, a former commercial center. Native America
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LOCATION: 541 East Deuce of Clubs, P.O. Box 3468, Show Low, AZ, USA
"SHOW LOW" ... the commercial and tourism capital of the White Mountains,
was established in 1870 and incorporated in 1953. Located in southern Navajo
Country at an elevation of 6,331 feet, the city is 174 miles northeast of
Phoenix, and 193 miles north of Tucson.
Show Low received its name when CE. Cooley and Marion Clark decided there
was not enough room for both of them in their settlement. The two men agreed
to let a game of cards decide who was to move. According to the story, Clark
said, "If you can show low, you win." Cooley turned up the deuce of clubs
and replied, "Show Low it is."
Tourism and recreation are the foundation of the economy of Show Low. Due to
its size and location, the community serves as a regional trade and services
center for southern Navajo County and portions of southern Apache County. It
is also an entry point for visitors to the White Mountain recreation areas.
Show Low's employment evolves around tourism services, education, medical
and light manufacturing. Wholesale concerns include lumber companies,
concrete plants, and bottled gas firms. Navajo County business offices and
regional headquarters and Navapache Regional Medial Center, a regional
trauma hospital, are maintained in Show Low.
Most Show Low manufacturing employment is in the forest products industry.
Arizona's only pulp and papermill, ABITIBI Consolidated, located northwest
of Show Low, is the area's largest employer. Show Low also has a modeling
mill, machine shop, and pellet mill. The city, a designated Enterprise Zone
as well as an active Main Street City, runs a business incubator faility, an
industrial park and operates the regional Show Low Municipal Airport.
"COMMUNITY
SERVICES & FACILITIES" ...
MEDICAL
Navopache Regional Medical Center has 54 beds, there is one nursing home
with 100 beds and nine clinics (four Chiropractic, five medical). The
medical staff includes 45 physicians, 13 dentists, 3 optometrists, 4
chiropracters, and two veterinarians. Ambulance service is based in the
city. There are two air vac companies located in Show Low.
FINANCIAL
There are 7 financial institutions with local offices in Show Low. Also,
several company-sponsored credit unions are available. The Northern Arizona
Council of Governments (NACOG) located in Flagstaff services this area with
a Revolving Loan Program for new and existing businesses. Inquiries can be
made through WMRDC, PO Box 3440, Show Low, AZ 85901. The Navajo County
Industrial Development Authority handles information related to industrial
development bonds. Inquiries can be made through the Navajo County IDBA, 819
W. Florida, Holbrook, AZ 86025. Additionally, Navajo County businesses are
eligible for assistance in financing fixed assets through the Strategic
Finance Division of the Arizona Department of Commerce.
GOVERNMENTAL
The community is governed by a mayor, six council members, and a city
manager. Show Low is a full-service city with police, park and recreation,
water and waste management, and planning and zoning departments. Fire and
emergency medical services (EMS) are also available.
OTHER
The City Of Show Low has a broad range of community facilites including a
library, bowling alley, one 18-hole golf course, one 27 hole golf course,
several lighted racquetball and tennis courts, an exercise fitness course,
soccer fields, an archery range, and movie theaters. Other failities
available inclue an indoor aquatic center pool, lighted softball and
baseball fields, handball and basketball courts and picnic areas.
"SHOW LOW STATS" ...
Incorporated 1953
Population: (1999 Annual Estimate)
Show Low 8,245
20,000 (Seasonal)
Navajo County: 93,400
Land Area 27 sq. miles
Miles of Streets 55
Climate Average Min. Temp 34.9 F
Average Max Temp 65.3 F
Annual Precipitation 20.7"
Number of Households 3,988
Median Age 31.2
Average Home Listing Price $94,005 (1998 MLS)
Median Household Income $31,338 (est)
Schools 1 Comm. College
1 High School
1 Junior High (7-8)
1 Intermediate (4-6)
1 Primary (K-3)
College Graduates 25%
City Park Acreage 85 Acres Total, 53 acres developed
Municipal Tennis Courts 2
Golf Courses 2 Public
(7 Others within 20 Mile Radius)
Museums 1
Shopping Centers 3
Hospital Beds 57
Hotel and Lodging Facilities 700+ Rooms
12 Meeting Rooms
Largest Facility Capacity: 500
RV Spaces 1,200
Stadiums/Auditoriums
Convention Centers 2
Office Complexes 115
Industrial Parks 2
Major Industries Tourism
Recreation
Manufacturing
Commerce
Retailing
Fire Stations 2
Police Stations 1
City Employees 165 FTEs
Airport Runways 2 (7,200' lighted/4,000' unlighted)
Media Radio Stations 4
Newspapers 2
OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM ...
We want our students to be the best they can be. We are committed to their
success. We believe that all students can learn. We know we can design and
organize instruction so that it insures the greatest development of each
student academically, socially and emotionally. We feel that successful
learning experiences set the stage for successful life experiences.
You will find in our district a wide range of programs and offerings
designed to meet each student's needs. We are working to incorporate proven
concepts of leaning and teaching. This includes updating our facilities and
providing state of the art technology. Our schools have received state and
national recognition for programs we have developed. Our primary School has
been recognized as one of the Top Five Schools in Arizona and as a National
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Achievement test scores in all of our
schools are consistently at or above the state and national averages. Our
progressive attitude has been an asset in attracting and keeping high
quality teachers.
All of our campuses are kept drug and substance free. Our Board of Education
encourages excellence in education by financially rewarding teachers for
furthering their own educations. Parents participation in our schools is
encouraged and parents are always welcome in our schools.
"MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT"
Economic Restructuring: Monitor changes in the downtown market, identify
downtown market opportunities, recruit new business to downtown heritage
square
Historic Preservation
Downtown Design: Parking, Signs
Services Provided
Architectural rendings for facade improvement
ITC's (Investment Tax Credits) for the rehabilitation of income producing
commercial property
Tax incentives for investment in historic properties on the State Historic
Register
Loan pool for business development
Education
Historic Survey of Show Low
Establishing a tour of historical places
Working on history of Northern Arizona
Show Low Main Street Views and Comments radio program
Grants
Provide directory
Application assistance
Tourism
Help develop Trail of Many Tracks (Three state tour)
Business recognition: Show Low Show-Off Awards
Show Low Main Street
PO Box 3044
Show Low, AZ 85901
928-537-8181
WMRDC
White Mountain Regional Development Corporation
The White Mountain Regional Development Corporation (WMRDC) was founded in
1989 as a not-for-profit organization to facilitate economic growth and
diversity for the southern Navajo County communities of Show Low,
Pinetop-Lakeside, Snowflake, and Taylor. The WMRDC works closely with the
White Mountain Partnership to maintain a regional website for tourism and
also a website for economic development and relocation informaiton.
The mission statement of WMRDC, as determined by its Board of Directors is:
To bond, strengthen, and diversify the White Mountains economy by building a
strong organization for business retention, tourism, and new business
attraction."
Business Retention and Expansion Programs
Job training programs
Technical assistance
Coordinating and facilitation with local governments
Providing small business training seminars
Review & technical assistance of business plans
Referral to financial institutions for business loans
New Business Recruitment
Marketing
Site visits
Local incentive programs
State programs - Financial/technical
Enterprise Zone Administration
Maintains local contacts for relocation of clients
Community profiles & demographics for communities that are served
Grantsmanship
Source Directory - State & Federal
Application assistance
Tourism
Maintains a regional tourism website & 800 number, www.azwhitemountains.net
White Mountain Regional Development Corporation
1201 E. Cooley, Suite F
Show Low, AZ 85901
928-537-3777
Fax: 928-537-3820
Toll Free 800-818-2928
wmrdc@citlink.net www.wmrdc.org
Show Low - Introduction
Situated atop the Mogollon Rim in Eastern Arizona, Show Low is a pleasant
mountin town surrounded by national forests. It offers plenty of heavily
wooded camping areas, cabins, and fishing lakes. At 6,400 feet its summer
temperatures are generally 30 degrees cooler than Phoenix and Tucson.
Show Low is located at the junction of U.S. Hwy 60 and Arizona Hwy 260 in
eastern Arizona. It is about 175 miles northeast of Phoenix and 200 miles
north of Tucson.
To learn more about Show Low, select a topic of interest from the list to
the left.
Show Low - Fishing
A list of lakes and rivers providing fishing opportunities in the Show Low
area are listed below. Click on any name for more information.
Arizona's Lodging Choice
A-1 Lake 24 acres Flat to Hilly Setting
This attractive lake holds a fair supply of Rainbows and Brookies. The lake
was named after an Apache Chieftan.
Becker Lake 85 acres Flat to Hilly Setting
Becker Lake, a few miles north of the town of Springerville, is noted for
its large rainbow trout.
Bog Tank 12 acres Flat to Hilly Setting
Located in the White Mountains at 8,000 feet Bog Tank holds a good number of
small Rainbows. You
Bunch Lake 44 acres Mountainous Setting
Bunch Lake is one of the three "Greer Lakes," located in the White Mountains
near the town of Greer.
Christmas Tree Lake 41 acres Mountainous Setting
A few miles south of Hawly Lake in the White Mountains is the smaller
Christmas Tree Lake. Situated at aout 8,400 feet, it holds good quantities
of Apache Trout.
Concho Lake 60 acres Flat to Hilly Setting
Concho Lake is located 10 miles west fo St. Johns and about 30 miles
northeast of Show Low. There is a store, restaurant, picnic area and
restrooms at the lake.
Cyclone Lake 37 acres Mountainous Setting
Cyclone Lake is opened only to private groups through the "Rent-a-Lake"
program run by the White Mountain Apache Game and Fish Department in
Whiteriver.
Fool Hollow Lake 150 acres Mountainous Setting
Imagine camping among 100-foot pine trees beside a quiet lake watching
majestic great blue herons at a cool 6,300 feet in elevation. Year-round
camping, fishing, picnicking, boating and wildlife viewing opportunities
make Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area a very popular place.
Hawley Lake 300 acres Mountainous Setting
Located high up in the White Mountains at 8,200 feet popular Hawley Lake
offers good chances for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout.
Horseshoe Cienega Lake 121 acres Mountainous Setting
Horseshoe Cienega Lake yielded the state record Brown Trout at 16 lbs. 7 oz.
It is located just off the highway between Pinetop and Springerville and is
quite popular.
Mexican Hay Lake 164 acres Mountainous Setting
Mexican Hay Lake has a brushy shoreline, is small and weedy. It has yielded
some lunkers though, so it may be worth a look.
River Reservoir 50-120 acres Mountainous Setting
River Reservoir is one of the three "Greer Lakes," located in the White
Mountains near the town of Greer.
Show Low Lake Flat to Hilly Setting
Show Low lake near the town of Show Low is the lake to choose if you're
interested in Walleye. The state record 12 pounder was caught here.
Sunrise Lake 900 acres Flat to Hilly Setting
Sunrise is a large lake located off Hwy 260 between Pinetop and
Springerville in the White Mountains. Fish grow to between 15 and 20 inches
here and hence is quite popular with fishermen.
Woods Canyon Lake 55 acres Mountainous Setting
Woods Canyon Lake is located along the Mogollon Rim off Hwy 260 about 30
miles east of Payson.
Crescent Lake 130 acres Mountainous Setting
Located at 8.900 feet in the White Mountains is attractive Crescent Lake.
Fish here for Rainbows and Brookies.
Lyman Lake 2.5 sq. miles Flat to Hilly Setting
This 1,500-acre reservoir is surrounded by Lyman Lake State Park. Summer
days, with temperature highs in the 80's to low 90's, are perfect for
fishing, swimming, leisure boating, water-skiing, hiking or just plain
relaxing.
Willow Springs Lake 150 acres Mountainous Setting
Willow Springs Lake is located along the Mogollon Rim off Hwy 260 about 30
miles east of Payson. It is near Woods Canyon Lake.
A-1 Lake
This attractive lake holds a fair supply of Rainbows and Brookies. The lake
was named after an Apache Chieftan. His name wasn't actually A-1, but the
U.S. Army officials couldn't easily promnounce his Apache name, so he was
referred to as A-1.
In winter ice fishing is popular due to the relatively easy highway access
A-1 enjoys.
The Basics
Location: In the White Mountains off Hwy 373 about 30 miles southeast of
Show Low
Setting: Flat to Hilly
Size: 24 acres
Elevation: 8,900 feet
Features: Campground
Activities: Fishing
Fish: Rainbow Trout
Brook Trout
Season: Camping is Mid-May thru Mid-September
Becker Lake
Becker Lake, a few miles north of the town of Springerville, is noted for
its large rainbow trout. It is the oldest man-made lake in Arizona. Only
electric motors are allowed on the lake and live bait fish are prohibited.
The Basics
Location: 2 miles northwest of Springerville off Hwy 60
Setting: Flat to Hilly
Size: 85 acres
Elevation: 6,900 feet
Features: Toilets
Boat Ramp
Stocked Fish
Activities: Fishing
Services: Restaurant
Fish: Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Season: April thru November
Bog Tank
Located in the White Mountains at 8,000 feet Bog Tank holds a good number of
small Rainbows. You can fish from shore from the dam, or in a small boat or
canoe. Bog Tank is located across the highway from larger Horseshoe Cienega
Lake.
The Basics
Location: Off Hwy 260 18 miles east of Pinetop and 22 miles west of
Springerville
Setting: Flat to Hilly
Size: 12 acres
Elevation: 8,000 feet
Features: Campground
Stocked Fish
Activities: Fishing
Fish: Rainbow Trout
Bunch Lake
Bunch Lake is one of the three "Greer Lakes," located in the White Mountains
near the town of Greer. The other Greer Lakes are River Reservoir and Tunnel
Lake.
Bunch Lake holds decent quantities of Rainbows and Brownies. Camping is
allowed at the lake. Only electric motors are allowed on the lake and live
bait fishing is prohibited.
The Basics
Location: In the White Mountains near the town of Greer
Setting: Mountainous
Size: 44 acres
Elevation: 8,200 feet
Features: Toilets
Boat Ramp
Campground
Stocked Fish
Activities: Fishing
Services: Convenience Store
Restaurant
Fish: Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Christmas Tree Lake
A few miles south of Hawly Lake in the White Mountains is the smaller
Christmas Tree Lake. Situated at aout 8,400 feet, it holds good quantities
of Apache Trout. Live bait fishing is prohibited.
This lake is part of the "Rent-a-Lake" program run by the White Mountain
Apache Game and Fish Department in Whiteriver.
The Basics
Location: In the White Mountains about 35 miles southeast of Show Low
Setting: Mountainous
Size: 41 acres
Elevation: 8,200 feet
Features: Stocked Fish
Fish: Brown Trout
Season: May - September
Special Notes
To get there:
Hwy 260 to Hwy 473 between Eager and Showlow. Then south past Hawley Lake.
Concho Lake
Concho Lake is located 10 miles west fo St. Johns and about 30 miles
northeast of Show Low. There is a store, restaurant, picnic area and
restrooms at the lake.
The lake holds Rainbow, Brook, and Cutthroat trout, Largemouth Bass and
Sunfish. Only electric motors may be used and live bait fish are prohibited.
The Basics
Location: Off Hwy 61 about 30 miles northeast of Show Low
Setting: Flat to Hilly
Size: 60 acres
Elevation: 6,300 feet
Features: Picnic Areas
Toilets
Campground
Stocked Fish
Activities: Fishing
Services: Fuel Available
Concessions
Convenience Store
Restaurant
Fish: Rainbow Trout
Bass
Cutthroat Trout
Brook Trout
Largemouth Bass
Bluegill
Cyclone Lake
Cyclone Lake is opened only to private groups through the "Rent-a-Lake"
program run by the White Mountain Apache Game and Fish Department in
Whiteriver. Current costs are $300 a day plus $3 a person. The lake comes
completely stocked, and the price includes all necessary firewood and
fishing permits.
The Basics
Location: In the White Mountains off Hwy 473 about 25 miles southeast of
Show Low
Setting: Mountainous
Size: 37 acres
Elevation: 8,100 feet
Features: Stocked Fish
Activities: Fishing
Fish: Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Cutthroat Trout
Season: Memorial Day to Labor Day
Fee: $300/day plus $3/person
Fool Hollow Lake
Imagine camping among 100-foot pine trees beside a quiet lake watching
majestic great blue herons at a cool 6,300 feet in elevation. Year-round
camping, fishing, picnicking, boating and wildlife viewing opportunities
make Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area a very popular place.
Show Low Creek flows into Fool Hollow Lake, providing a natural feeding
ground for a variety of wildlife and a very diverse fishery. Fishing
opportunities are abundant with rainbow trout, brown trout, large and small
mouth bass, black crappie, green sunfish, channel catfish and walleye are
all present in the lake. Catchable sized rainbow trout are stocked by the
Arizona Game and Fish Department mid-May through September.
The tiny town of Adair has long since been covered by the lake, but it was
Thomas Westly Adair who was responsible for the name Fool Hollow. In 1885,
Adair moved into the area with the intention of farming. The locals joked
that only a fool would try and farm the place. The name obviously stuck..
The Basics
Location: A few miles northwest of Show Low
Setting: Mountainous
Size: 150 acres
Elevation: 6,300 feet
Features: Fish Cleaning Station
Picnic Areas
Toilets
Showers
Boat Ramp
Campground
Stocked Fish
Activities: Fishing
Fish: Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Bass
Catfish
Smallmouth Bass
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
Season: Late Spring - Fall
Fee: $4 - $11
Hawley Lake
Located high up in the White Mountains at 8,200 feet popular Hawley Lake
offers good chances for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout.
Hawley Lake Resort along the shore has a grocery store, boat rentals,
cabins, campsites, and laundry facilities.
Hawley Lake is located on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation and
daily fishing permits are required. They can be obtained at most convenience
stores in the area.
The Basics
Location: In the White Mountains off Hwy 473 about 30 miles southeast of
Show Low
Setting: Mountainous
Size: 300 acres
Elevation: 8,200 feet
Features: Toilets
Cabins
Campground
Stocked Fish
Activities: Fishing
Services: Boat Rentals
Convenience Store
Fish: Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Cutthroat Trout
Brook Trout
Horseshoe Cienega Lake
Horseshoe Cienega Lake yielded the state record Brown Trout at 16 lbs. 7 oz.
It is located just off the highway between Pinetop and Springerville and is
quite popular. In winter there is good ice fishing.
You'll find at the lake a store, boat rental, campgrounds, picnic tables,
and restrooms.
The Basics
Location: In the White Mountains off Hwy 260 about 27 miles southeast of
Show Low
Setting: Mountainous
Size: 121 acres
Elevation: 8,100 feet
Features: Picnic Areas
Toilets
Campground
Stocked Fish
Activities: Fishing
Services: Boat Rentals
Convenience Store
Fish: Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Season: May - September
Mexican Hay Lake
Mexican Hay Lake has a brushy shoreline, is small and weedy. It has yielded
some lunkers though, so it may be worth a look.
No camping is available.
The Basics
Location: In the White Mountains off Hwy 273 about 25 miles southwest of
Springerville
Setting: Mountainous
Size: 164 acres
Elevation: 8,800 feet
Features: Stocked Fish
Activities: Fishing
River Reservoir
River Reservoir is one of the three "Greer Lakes," located in the White
Mountains near the town of Greer. The other Greer Lakes are Bunch Lake and
Tunnel Lake.
River Reservoir has good-sized Brown trout and plenty of Rainbows. Only
electric motors are allowed on the lake and live bait fishing is prohibited.
The Basics
Location: In the White Mountains near the town of Greer about 15 miles
southwest of Springerville
Setting: Mountainous
Size: 50-120 acres
Elevation: 8,200 feet
Features: Boat Ramp
Stocked Fish
Activities: Fishing
Fish: Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Show Low Lake
Show Low lake near the town of Show Low is the lake to choose if you're
interested in Walleye. The state record 12 pounder was caught here. The lake
also holds Rainbow and Brown trout, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, and Catfish.
At the lake is a bait shop, boat rentals and launch.
The Navajo County Parks and Recreation Department operates campgrounds at
the lake.
Motors must not exceed 8 HP and no live bait fishing is permitted.
The Basics
Location: Off Hwy 260 near the town of Show Low
Setting: Flat to Hilly
Elevation: 6,500 feet
Features: Toilets
Drinking Water
Boat Ramp
Campground
Stocked Fish
Activities: Fishing
Services: Boat Rentals
Fish: Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Bass
Catfish
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Bluegill
Northern Pike
Sunrise Lake
Sunrise is a large lake located off Hwy 260 between Pinetop and
Springerville in the White Mountains. Fish grow to between 15 and 20 inches
here and hence is quite popular with fishermen. Fishing from shore or from a
small craft are both productive, though be aware it sometimes gets quite
windy.
The area has campgrounds, convenience stores, and boat rentals. Motors must
not exceed 8 HP and no live bait fishing is permitted.
The Basics
Location: In the White Mountains off Hwy 373 about 30 miles southeast of
Show Low
Setting: Flat to Hilly
Size: 900 acres
Elevation: 9,000 feet
Features: Modern Restrooms
Boat Ramp
Campground
Activities: Fishing
Services: Boat Rentals
Fuel Available
Convenience Store
Woods Canyon Lake
Woods Canyon Lake is located along the Mogollon Rim off Hwy 260 about 30
miles east of Payson. It is stocked with rainbow trout and also contains
brownies and brookies. Use tends to be significant.
Campgrounds are nearby. Only electric motors are permitted on the lake.
The Basics
Location: Along the Mogollon Rim off Hwy 260 about 30 miles east of Payson
Setting: Mountainous
Size: 55 acres
Elevation: 7,500 feet
Features: Sewage Disposal
Boat Ramp
Campground
Stocked Fish
Activities: Fishing
Services: Boat Rentals
Concessions
Fish: Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Brook Trout
Special Notes
To get there:
From Payson travel east on SR 260 towards Heber. At the top of rim turn left
onto FR 300 (Woods Canyon Lake turnoff). Travel approximately 5 miles to
junction FR 105. Turn right.
Crescent Lake
Located at 8,900 feet in the White Mountains is attractive Crescent Lake.
Fish here for Rainbows and Brookies. Boats can be rented at the lake.
Motors must not exceed 8 HP and no live bait fishing is permitted.
The Basics
Location: In the White Mountains off Hwy 261 about 30 miles southwest of
Springerville
Setting: Mountainous
Size: 130 acres
Elevation: 8,900 feet
Features: Toilets
Drinking Water
Boat Ramp
Campground
Stocked Fish
Activities: Fishing
Boating
Services: Boat Rentals
Fuel Available
Fish: Rainbow Trout
Brook Trout
Willow Springs Lake
Willow Springs Lake is located along the Mogollon Rim off Hwy 260 about 30
miles east of Payson. It is near Woods Canyon Lake. It is stocked with
rainbow trout and also contains brownies, brookies, cuthroats and largemouth
bass. Use tends to be heavy. Parking, restrooms and access built for for
physically challenged anglers.
Campgrounds are nearby. Motors must not exceed 8 HP.
The Basics
Location: Along the Mogollon Rim off Hwy 260 about 30 miles east of Payson
Setting: Mountainous
Size: 150 acres
Elevation: 7,500 feet
Features: Toilets
Boat Ramp
Stocked Fish
Activities: Fishing
Fish: Rainbow Trout
Bass
Cutthroat Trout
Brook Trout
Largemouth Bass
Season: Mid-April to mid-November
Special Notes
To get there:
From Payson travel east on SR 260 towards Heber. At the top of the rim turn
left onto FR 149 (Willow Springs Lake turnoff) about 1 mile past Woods
Canyon Lake turnoff (FR 300). 1 mile to lake.
Show Low - Golf
Listed below are golf courses that are open to the public in the Show Low
area. Click on any name for more information.
Arizona's Lodging Choice
Show Low Golf Course Show Low 928-537-4564 $25 (Prices vary by season)
Hidden Cove Golf Course Holbrook 928-524-3097 $14
Snowflake Municipal Golf Course Snowflake 928-536-7233 $15
Show Low Golf Course
The Basics
Classification: Public
Champ. Tees: 6325 yds, 116 slope, 68.5 rating
Men's Tees: 5915 yds, 114 slope, 67.7 rating
Exec. Tees: 5509 yds, 111 slope, 66.3 rating
Ladies' Tees: 5291 yds, 120 slope, 68.0 rating
Amenities: Restaurant
Driving Range
Championship Tees
Rental Clubs
Season: Open year round
Price: $25 (Prices vary by season)
Address: 860 N. 36th Drive
Show Low, AZ 85901
Phone: 928-537-4564
Hidden Cove Golf Course
The Basics
Classification: Public
Champ. Tees: 6538 yds, 115 slope, 71.2 rating
Men's Tees: 5814 yds, 110 slope, 67.8 rating
Ladies' Tees: 5356 yds, 108 slope, 68.6 rating
Amenities: Driving Range
Championship Tees
Rental Clubs
Snack Bar
Season: Open year round
Price: $14 (Prices vary by season)
Address: 1500 Golf Course Rd
Holbrook, AZ 86025
Phone: 928-524-3097
Snowflake Municipal Golf Course
The Basics
Classification: Public
Champ. Tees: 6352 yds, 112 slope, 68.1 rating
Men's Tees: 6092 yds, 103 slope, 67.2 rating
Ladies' Tees: 9286 yds, 111 slope, 70 rating
Amenities: Driving Range
Championship Tees
Rental Clubs
Season: Open year round
Price: $15 (Prices vary by season)
Address: 90 N Country Club Dr
Snowflake, AZ 85937
Phone: 928-536-7233
Show Low - Horseback Riding
Companies that offer horseback riding trips in the Show Low area are listed
below. Click on any name for more information.
Arizona's Lodging Choice
Bob-Kat Ranch Mogollon Rim
Bob-Kat Ranch
Trip Types: Horseback Riding
Area(s) Covered: Mogollon Rim
When Offered: Year Round
Trip Price: $20 and up
Address: 7075 White Gate Way
Linden, AZ 85901
Local: 928-537-0261
Toll Free: 800-821-1729
Show Low - Rafting / Kayaking / Canoeing
Listed below is information on rivers suitable for rafting, kayaking and/or
canoeing in the Show Low area. Click on any name for more information.
Spectacular Rafting Trips
Black River - Buffalo Crossing to Black River Bridge 1/2 to 1 day
This roadless, one day trip is very isolated. With good flows at the right
time of the year, it's really a special treat.
Upper Salt River 1 Day - Apache Whitewater About 6 hours Up to Class III
This 10 mile day trip is through the very scenic Salt River Canyon.
Hwy 60 to Gleason Flats - Upper Salt River Canyon 2 days Up to Class IV
20 mile 2 day scenic desert canyon whitewater trip.
Salt River Canyon 1, 2, 3 & 5 day
Salt River Canyon provides some excellent whitewater rafting opportunities.
Single- and multi- day trips are available with rapids up to Class 4.
Black River - Buffalo Crossing to Black River Bridge
This roadless, one day trip is very isolated. With good flows at the right
time of the year, it's really a special treat.
The Basics
Location: Put in is near Buffalo Crossing campground about 35 miles south of
Springerville
Length: 15 miles
Trip Time: 1/2 to 1 day
Suitability: Intermediate to advanced kayak
Season(s): March to April
Camping: No permits required
More Details
For more details, please contact:
U.S. Forest Service
Alpine Ranger District
Post Office Box 469
Alpine, AZ 85920
928/339-4384
Upper Salt River 1 Day - Apache Whitewater
This 10 mile day trip is through the very scenic Salt River Canyon. Put in
is at the Hwy 60 bridge in the Salt River Canyon.
The Basics
Location: Salt River Canyon north of Globe
Setting: Desert Canyon
Length: 10 miles
Trip Time: About 6 hours
Difficulty: Up to Class III
Season(s): Late February - Late May
More Details
Requires Apache permit
Hwy 60 to Gleason Flats - Upper Salt River Canyon
Put in at Hwy 60 bridge 40 miles north of Globe. This is a 20 mile 2 day
trip which includes class 4 rapids. Take-out is at Gleason Flats with a 1
1/2 mile hike.
The Basics
Location: Salt River Canyon north of Globe
Setting: Desert Canyon
Length: 20 miles
Trip Time: 2 days
Difficulty: Up to Class IV
Season(s): March - May
More Details
An Apache Permit Fee of $10 is charged for all trips departing Monday
through Thursday. A $15 Permit Fee is charged for all trips departing Friday
through Sunday.
Salt River Canyon
Salt River Canyon provides some excellent whitewater rafting opportunities.
Single- and multi- day trips are available with rapids up to Class 4.
Single day trips are 10 miles and often include a pack lunch and possible
short hikes in side canyons. 2, 3 and 5 day trips are also available. They
bring you deeper and deeper into the canyon and away from civilization.
The Salt River is situated along the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau
between mountain and desert ecosystems. The result is a interesting variety
of plant, animal and bird life. Trips start through oak and juniper
woodlands before dropping into the Lower Sonoran desert with its magnificent
saguaro cactus. Many side canyon hikes lead to fascinating micro habitats
for you to explore.
The Basics
Location: Salt River Canyon north of Globe
Setting: Desert Canyon
Length: 10 - 53 miles Single day trips are 10 miles
Trip Time: 1, 2, 3 & 5 day
Season(s): March - May
More Details
Single day trips often run about $100. Multi-day trips cost from $300 to
$800.
An additional Apache Permit Fee of $10 is charged for all trips departing
Monday through Thursday. A $15 Permit Fee is charged for all trips departing
Friday through Sunday.
Show Low - Skiing
Listed below are ski resorts in the Show Low area. Click on any name for
more information.
Arizona's Lodging Choice
Sunrise Park Resort 800 acres 1,800 ft. drop 65 runs $13 - $34
Sunrise Park Resort
Located in the heart of White Mountains in eastern Arizona, Sunrise Park
Resort is Arizona's largest ski area.
It has 65 runs serviced by 8 lifts. There is also a separate snowboarding
area, cross country ski trails, and a special childrens's "ski-wee" area.
Sunrise Park Resort has a rental shop and offers ski lessons.
The Sunrise Park Lodge located at the base of the mountain has 100 guest
rooms for winter (and summer) lodging. It features 2 restaurants, a lounge,
indoor pool, whirlpool, outdoor whirlpool, sauna, game room and meeting
facilities.
Sunrise Park Resort is about 200 miles northeast of Phoenix.
Mountain Statistics
Skiable
Acres Vert. 800 acres
Drop Base 1,800 ft.
Elev. Total 9,200 ft.
Runs 65 runs
Adv. 20%
Int. 40%
Beg. 40%
Lifts 8 lifts
General Location: In the White Mountains in eastern Arizona
Season: December - April
Hours: 9 am - 4 pm
Price Range: $13 - $34
Address: PO Box 117
Greer, 85927
Local: 928-735-7669
Toll Free: 800-772-7669
Fax: 928-735-7339
Show Low - Attractions
Listed below are attractions to consider in the Show Low area. Click on any
name for more information.
The Place That People Value
Casinos
Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy 260 Pinetop 800-929-8744
Hon-Dah Casino
Hon-Dah Casino is a Native American run reservation casino with keno, poker,
slots and video slots.
The casino is located 3 miles outside of Pinetop at the Junction of Hwy 260
and 73.
Location: 15 miles southeast of Show Low
Hours: Open 24 hours
Season: Open year round
Address: 777 Hwy 260
Pinetop , AZ 85935
Toll Free: 800-929-8744
Local: 928-369-0299
Show Low - Scenic Drive
Scenic drives to consider in the Show Low area are listed below. Click on
any name for complete information
Hwy 260 Eagar to Pinetop 45 miles oneway 1-1/2 hours
Highway 260 between Eagar and Pinetop-Lakeside features high-elevation
meadows, streams and lakes of the White Mountains.
Woods Canyon Lake Loop Scenic Drive 58 mile loop 2-3 hours
Ponderosa Pine Forest
Hwy 260 Heber to Woods Canyon Lake Turnoff 20 miles oneway 1/2 hour
Highway 260 on the Mogollon Rim features an extensive stand of ponderosa
pine and much cooler temperatures than the Phoenix area.
Hwy 60 Globe to Show Low 82 miles oneway 2 hours
From Globe Hwy 60 runs from lower elevation desert in the Tonto National
Forest into tall Ponderosa Pine forest s of the Mogollon Rim near Show Low.
Hwy 260 Eagar to Pinetop
Highway 260 between Eagar and Pinetop-Lakeside features high-elevation
meadows, streams and lakes of the White Mountains. You get outstanding views
of Sunrise Ski Area and the old sawmill at McNary.
Location: In eastern Arizona along the White Mountains southeast of Show Low
Setting: Mountainous
Features: Exceptional Panoramas/Overlooks
Hiking Trails
Surface(s): Paved
Suitable For: Any Vehicle
Length: 45 miles oneway
Time To Allow: 1-1/2 hours
Season: Drivable year round
Woods Canyon Lake Loop Scenic Drive
The Woods Canyon Lake loop provides nice beauty along its 58 miles.
To follow the route:
From Woods Canyon Lake take Forest Road 300 about 13 miles to Forest Road
115 and proceed to Ohaco Lookout, where you'll take Forest Road 56. Take
Forest Road 56 to its junction with Forest Road 225 and proceed on Forest
Road 225 to its junction with Forest Road 34. Take Forest Road 34 to the
junction with Forest Road 100 where you'll turn left. Proceed on Forest Road
100 until it joins Forest Road 169, where you'll turn right; take Forest
Road 169 until it joins Forest Road 300; turn left on Forest Road 300 and
take it back to your starting point at Woods Canyon Lake.
Location: Between Payson and Show Low near Woods Canyon Lake
Setting: Flat to Hilly
Features: Lake Views
Exceptional Panoramas/Overlooks
Surface(s): Maintained Dirt or Gravel
Suitable For: Any Vehicle
Length: 58 mile loop
Time To Allow: 2-3 hours
Season: Spring - Fall
Hwy 260 Heber to Woods Canyon Lake Turnoff
Highway 260 on the Mogollon Rim features an extensive stand of ponderosa
pine and much cooler temperatures than the Phoenix area. This 20 mile
stretch runs from the Woods Canyon Lake turnoff to Heber. People flock to
this area to get cool in the summer and to play in the snow in the winter.
Location: Between Show Low and Payson on the Mogollon Rim
Setting: Flat to Hilly
Features: Exceptional Panoramas/Overlooks
Hiking Trails
Surface(s): Paved
Suitable For: Any Vehicle
Length: 20 miles oneway
Time To Allow: 1/2 hour
Season: Drivable year round
Hwy 60 Globe to Show Low
From Globe Hwy 60 runs from lower elevation desert in the Tonto National
Forest into tall Ponderosa Pine forests of the Mogollon Rim near Show Low.
Along the way this winding road wends along the Salt River Canyon, offering
some dramatic views.
Location: Along Hwy 60 from Globe to Show Low
Setting: Mountainous Desert
Features: Exceptional Panoramas/Overlooks
Surface(s): Paved
Suitable For: Any Vehicle
Length: 82 miles oneway
Time To Allow: 2 hours
Season: Drivable year round
Show Low - Camping
Listed below are RV parks and campgrounds in the Show Low area. Click on any
name for more information.
The Place That People Value
In and near Show Low
Elk Meadows Sunrise Of Arizona 928-535-5978
Elk Pines RV Resort 928-535-3833
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area 928-537-3680 92 RV + 31 Campsites
Hon-Dah RV Park 928-369-7400
Juniper Ridge RV Resort 928-537-4805
K-Bar RV Resort 928-537-2886
Lakeside Campground 877-444-6777 82 sites
Lewis Canyon Group Camping 877-444-6777
Los Burros Campground 10 sites
Overgaard Resort & Trailer Park 928-535-4430
Pete's Retreat RV Resort 928-368-5427
Pinecone Court 928-367-1848
Ponderosa Trailer Park 928-368-6989
Putter's Paradise RV Park 928-536-2127
Recreation Resource Management 928-535-9233
Scott Reservoir Campground 12 sites
Show Low Lake 928-537-4126
Sleepy Hollow RV Park 928-368-9029
Venture In RV Park 928-537-4443
Venture In RV Resort 928-537-4443
Waltner's RV Resort 928-537-4611
Elk Meadows Sunrise Of Arizona
Address: 9990 Highway 260
Show Low , AZ 85901
Phone: 928-535-5978
Elk Pines RV Resort
Location: Hwy 260 west of Show Low near Overgaard
Address: 2256 Highway 260
Overgaard , AZ 85933
Phone: 928-535-3833
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
Recent development of Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area has created a top of
the line experience. Campsites are located in several loops that wind
amongst ponderosa pine. Many campsites have a view of the 150 acre lake and
wildlife islands. The predominant tree species is ponderosa pine with
juniper and pinyon pine scattered about. A newly constructed day use area
offers five large group picnic ramadas and two playgrounds.
Location: A few miles northwest of Show Low
Season: Year round
Size: 92 RV + 31 Campsites
RV Hook-ups: 92 sites
Activities: Boating
Fishing
Phone: 928-537-3680
Amenities
Drinking Water
Hot & Cold Running Water
Flush Toilets
Hot Showers
RV Sites
Full Hook-Ups
Dumping Facilities
Amenity list above may not be complete.
More Helpful Information
Tents, trailers, and motorhomes up to 45 foot
Hon-Dah RV Park
Address: Highway 73 & 260
Pinetop , AZ 85935
Phone: 928-369-7400
Juniper Ridge RV Resort
Address: 1911 Juniper Ridge Resort # 2
Show Low , AZ 85901
Phone: 928-537-4805
K-Bar RV Resort
Address: 300 N. 16th Ave.
Show Low , AZ 85901-4500
Phone: 928-537-2886
Lakeside Campground
Situated near Rainbow Lake and in the midst of beautiful ponderosa pines,
Lakeside Campground is one of the oldest National Forest campgrounds in the
state of Arizona. It has always been one of the most popular campsites in
the area. Tents, trailers, and motorhomes up to 32 foot are allowed.
RESERVE YOUR CAMPSITE NOW!
The Basics
Location: Near Pinetop-Lakeside
Season: May - Sept.
Size: 82 sites
Reservations: 877-444-6777
Amenities
Drinking Water
Vault Toilets
Dumping Facilities
Reservations Accepted
Amenity list above may not be complete.
Lewis Canyon Group Camping
Lewis Canyon Campground is located in a beautiful ponderosa pine setting
with a large open field nearby. Wild turkeys, elk and deer are often seen
nearby. The trailhead to the Juniper Ridge Trail #640 is located at the
group campground. This trail is open to non-motorized vehicles; hikers,
horses and mountain bicycles. The trail is a pleasant 14 mile loop through
ponderosa pines, juniper and manzanita county. A shorter 7 mile loop trail
is also marked. Capacity of campground is 150 people.
RESERVE YOUR CAMPSITE NOW!
The Basics
Location: 13 miles west of Show Low
Season: May - Sept.
Reservations: 877-444-6777
Amenities
Vault Toilets
Horseshoe Pit
Reservations Accepted
Group Sites Available
Amenity list above may not be complete.
Los Burros Campground
Los Burros Campground is also the site of a former Forest Service Ranger
Station with an old barn and a corral that are listed in the National
Register of Historic Places. The Los Burros Trailhead is also located here
currently but is scheduled to be re-routed in the future. Los Burros is
located at the edge of a beautiful meadow and is characterized by aspen
trees scattered throughout the area. Trailers up to 22 feet are welcome.
The Basics
Location: 10 miles east of Pinetop-Lakeside
Season: May - Sept.
Size: 10 sites
Overgaard Resort & Trailer Park
Location: Off Hwy 260 between Payson and Show Low
Address: 2750 Yates Rd.
Overgaard , AZ 85933
Phone: 928-535-4430
Pete's Retreat RV Resort
Address: 3486 Pete Retreat Rd.
Lakeside , AZ 85929
Phone: 928-368-5427
Pinecone Court
Address: 2347 E. Poplar Dr.
Pinetop , AZ 85935
Phone: 928-367-1848
Ponderosa Trailer Park
Address: 1666 Ponderosa Park
Lakeside , AZ 85929
Phone: 928-368-6989
Putter's Paradise RV Park
Address: 2085 West Hwy 277
Snowflake , AZ 85937
Phone: 928-536-2127
Recreation Resource Management
Location: Along Hwy 260 west of Show Low
Address: 28700 Arizona Highway 260
Heber , AZ 85928
Phone: 928-535-9233
Scott Reservoir Campground
Situated near Scott Reservoir, Scott Reservoir Campground has only modest
developments but is very popular throughout the summer. Camping and
picnicking is allowed along the lakeshore and surrounding area. A variety of
fish species including; Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Cat, Large Mouth
Bass, Green Sunfish, Blue Gill, Black Bull Head, and Carp can be found in
Scott Reservoir.
From July to September summer thunderstorms are frequent and abrupt.
Lightning is always a danger at this time, so take precautions and get off
of the lake immediately.
Location: About 9 miles southeast of Show Low
Season: Year round
Size: 12 sites
Amenities
Vault Toilets
Amenity list above may not be complete.
Show Low Lake
Show Low lake near the town of Show Low is the lake to choose if you're
interested in Walleye. The state record 12 pounder was caught here. The lake
also holds Rainbow and Brown trout, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, and Catfish.
At the lake is a bait shop, boat rentals and launch.
The Navajo County Parks and Recreation Department operates campgrounds at
the lake.
Motors must not exceed 8 HP and no live bait fishing is permitted.
Location: Off Hwy 260 near the town of Show Low
Setting: Flat to Hilly
Elevation: 6,500 feet
Features: Toilets
Drinking Water
Boat Ramp
Campground
Stocked Fish
Activities: Fishing
Services: Boat Rentals
Fish: Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Bass
Catfish
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Bluegill
Northern Pike
Sleepy Hollow RV Park
Address: 3734 W. White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside , AZ 85929-6122
Phone: 928-368-9029
Venture In RV Park
Season: May - October
Address: 270 N. Clark Rd.
Show Low , AZ
Phone: 928-537-4443
Amenities
Hot Tub
Game Room
Shuffle Board
Amenity list above may not be complete.
Venture In RV Resort
Address: 270 N. Clark Rd.
Show Low , AZ 85901-4409
Phone: 928-537-4443
Waltner's RV Resort
Address: 4800 S. 28th St
Show Low , AZ 85901
Phone: 928-537-4611
Show Low - Lodging
Listed below are hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other types of
accommodations available in the Show Low area. Click on any name for more
information.
Sleep Inn - Show Low
1751 W. Deuce of Clubs Show Low 800-753-3746 $57-79
Our 70 room hotel is nestled amidst Ponderosa Pines in the White Mountains
of Arizona. We offer our guests a deluxe breakfast bar, free local calls,
free newspaper, in-room dataports, cable TV with HBO, microwaves,
refrigerators, indoor pool and spa, and a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Other Listings
Blue Ridge Motel & Cabins Pinetop 928-367-0758
Bonanza Motel Pinetop 928-367-4440
Canyon View Motel Heber 928-535-4598
Cedar Motel Snowflake 928-536-4606
Double B Lodge Pinetop 928-367-2747 $44-85
Downtown 9 Motel Show Low 928-537-4334
Econo Lodge - Pinetop Pinetop 928-367-3636
Hilltop House Motel Pinetop 928-367-4451
Holiday Inn - Show Low Show Low $68-$190
Hon Dah Resort Casino & Conference Center Pinetop 800-WAY-UP-HI $79-$180
K C Motel Show Low 928-537-4433
Kiva Motel Show Low 928-537-4542
Mountain Hacienda Lodge Pinetop 888-567-4148 $35-$65
Mountain Haven Inn Pinetop 928-367-2101
Murphy's Cabins Pinetop 928-367-5555
Nine Pines Motel Pinetop 928-367-2999
Northwoods Resort Pinetop 928-367-2966
Osmer D. Heritage Inn Snowflake 866-486-5947 $65-120
Snowy River Show Low 928-537-2926
Super 8 Motel - Pinetop Pinetop $50-$125
Super 8 Motel - Show Low Show Low 928-537-7694
Thunderbird Motel Show Low 928-537-4391
Timber Lodge Pinetop 928-367-4463 $35-85
Whispering Pines Resort Pinetop 800-840-3867 $75-$145
Woodland Inn And Suites Pinetop 928-367-3636 $49-$125
Best Western Inn of Pinetop Pinetop
Best Western Paint Pony Lodge Show Low
Best Western Sawmill Inn Heber $52-$85
Days Inn - Show Low Show Low $51-$115
Holiday Inn Express - Pinetop Pine Top $68-$133
Rainbow's End Resort Lakeside 928-368-9004
Show Low - Weather
Provided below is some information on the weather you can expect in the Show
Low area.
General Climate
At 6400 feet Show Low has a very desirable summer climate with highs in the
80's and nights in the 50's. Winter brings minimal snow and January lows in
the teens.
Month Avg.
High Avg.
Low Avg.
Precip.
January 48° F 17° F 0.6 in
February 54° F 21° F 0.6 in
March 59° F 25° F 1.0 in
April 68° F 31° F 0.4 in
May 76° F 38° F 0.5 in
June 86° F 46° F 0.3 in
July 89° F 56° F 2.1 in
August 87° F 54° F 2.5 in
September 81° F 47° F 1.6 in
October 71° F 35° F 1.2 in
November 59° F 25° F 0.8 in
December 49° F 18° F 1.0 in
Show Low - Basic Info
Listed below are addresses and phone numbers of organizations that are often
good sources of information for the Show Low area.
Feel free to call any of them during normal business hours with your
questions.
Helpful Addresses & Numbers
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
1500 N. Fool Hollow Lake
Show Low , AZ 85901
928-537-3680
Bureau of Land Management - Arizona State Office
222 North Central Avenue
Phoenix , AZ 85004-2203
602-417-9200
Arizona Game & Fish Department
2221 W. Greenway Rd.
Phoenix , AZ 85023-4399
602-942-3000
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
PO Box 640, 309 South Mountain Ave.
Springerville , AZ 85938
928-333-4301
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest - Black Mesa Ranger Districts
P.O. Box 968
Overgaard , AZ 85933
928-535-4481
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest - Forest Supervisor's Office
P.O. Box 640
Springerville , AZ 85938
928-333-4301
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest - Lakeside Ranger District
2022 W. White Mtn. Blvd.
Lakeside , AZ 85929
928-368-5111
Show Low - Nearby Destinations
Some destinations to consider near Show Low are listed below. Click on any
name for complete information.
Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest National Park is a nice day trip for those traveling I-40
in northeastern Arizona. It features the world's largest and most colorful
concentrations of petrified wood as well as the multi-colored badlands of
the Painted Desert.
White Mountains
The White Mountains are the second highest range in the state. Camping and
fishing is plentiful in this high mountain area with several stocked lakes,
and most years there is sufficient snow for snowmobiling, cross-country
skiing and downhill skiing at Sunrise Ski Area.
Payson 15,000
Payson, Arizona is a pretty tourist town at the base of the Mogollon Rim in
Central Arizona. It is nicely situated between cooler mountain climes to the
north and rugged desert to the south.
Globe Pop: 7,000+
Globe is a mid-sized town of 7,000 people east of Phoenix. Globe is a good
base to explore the recreational opportunities available in the national
forests that surround the town. Hiking, mountain biking, camping, boating
and fishing are all available.
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