Dogtown Lake - Williams, AZ
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Dogtown Lake
GPS Coordinates: N 35° 12.516 W 112° 07.634
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Dogtown Lake got its name from the extensive prairie dog towns that once covered open areas near the lake. In spite of the name, this medium-sized body of water is actually surrounded by trees. Today, visitors will find fewer prairie dogs than forest visitors, who've come to camp and fish for the trout, crappies, and channel cats stocked here.
Other species of fish visitors might find in this reservoir include rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, and sunfish.
The lake is about 50 acres in size (during high-water years) with an average depth of fifteen feet. The lake as been known to freeze in winter since it is as an elevation of 7,000 feet.
Near the lake, visitors can enjoy a guided nature trail and a hiking trail that leads to a scenic overlook of the area from the top of nearby Davenport Hill.


Facilities: Restrooms and drinking water are provided at Dogtown Lake, via Dogtown Lake Campground. There is a concrete boat launch ramp.

Best Time To Visit: Dogtown Lake is open May - October, or as weather permits road access.

Fees: Fees are charged for use of the area and camping fees may apply.

Accessibility: Dogtown Lake Campground offers accesible facilities: 8 wheelchair accessible day use picnic sites. Accessible fishing may be limited, especially during low-water periods.

Rules: All anglers 14-years old and older must have a valid Arizona fishing license with a trout stamp. Power boats are limited to single electric motors of one horsepower or less. Swimming is prohibited.

Directions: To reach Dogtown Lake from Williams turn south on Fourth Street (County Road 73) for 4 miles to Forest Road 140. Turn left on Forest Road 140 and continue for 3 miles to Forest Road 132; turn left onto Forest Road 132 and follow it to Dogtown Lake. The roads are paved and graveled for all-weather use; however, they are usually closed by snow during winter months.

Map: Click here for a map to Dogtown Lake

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or required to use the lake.

 
Address
Kaibab National Forest
800 South Sixth Street
Williams, Arizona 86046
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