Parker Canyon Lake - Tombstone, AZ

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Parker Canyon Lake

GPS Coordinates: N 31° 25.481 W 110° 26.817

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Parker Canyon Lake is located in rolling hill country surrounded by distant mountains. It offers a number of recreational possibilities for those willing to drive the long but maintained dirt roads that lead to it. For those who like to fish, Parker Canyon Lake offers both warm and cold water species, including stocked Rainbow Trout and resident Bass, Sunfish and Catfish. There is a fishing pier and a paved boat ramp at the lake, as well as a lakeside paved area and a graveled path along some of the best Catfish shoreline.

Birdwatchers and just plain nature lovers will also find much to enjoy at Parker Canyon Lake. A five mile trail leads around the lakeshore never getting more than a few steps from the water. The Parker Lakeshore Trail offers excellent vantage points from which to enjoy the ducks and other waterfowl that are invariably bobbing on the lake's clear waters. Some of those points even have benches and interpretive signs.

Bald Eagles and Osprey are regularly sighted in this area, as are spring warblers and hummingbirds in season. On the terrestrial side, Coues Whitetail deer can frequently be seen browsing among the oaks and grasses that surround the lake and in the two campgrounds near its shore. Coatimundi, javalina and roadrunners, three animals that are about as southwestern as you can get, make occasional appearances as well.

Facilities: The Parker Canyon Lake provides a fishing pier and a courtesy dock. Restrooms are also provided. There is a concessionaire-operated country store at the lakeshore where you can pick up some last minute supplies, buy a fishing license or rent a boat.

Best Time To Visit: Parker Canyon Lake is open year round.

Fees: Fees are charged for overnight camping.

Accessibility: Handicap access to most facilities is provided, however, assistance may be required.

Rules: Boats are limited to no more than one 8 hp motor.

Directions: To reach Parker Canyon Lake from Sierra Vista take Hwy 92 south to Hwy 83, Parker Canyon Lake is on the left side of the Highway.

To reach Parker Canyon Lake from Tombstone take Hwy 92 south to Hwy 83, Parker Canyon Lake is on the left side of the Highway.

To reach Parker Canyon Lake from Bisbee take Hwy 92 south to Hwy 83, Parker Canyon Lake is on the left side of the Highway.

Map: Click here for a map to Parker Canyon Lake

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted at Parker Canyon Lake.

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Parker Canyon Lake

Coronado National Forest

Address

Coronado National Forest-Sierra Vista Ranger District

5990 S. Highway 92

Hereford, Arizona 85615

Phone
General: (520) 378-0311
TTY: (520) 378-0311

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