Riggs Flat Lake - Tucson, AZ

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Riggs Flat Lake

GPS Coordinates: N 32° 42.332 W 109° 57.914

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Riggs Flat Lake is located at the end of Swift Trail, a road that winds along the top of the Pinaleo Mountains. At 8,600 feet in elevation, it is a small picturesque lake set in alpine forest and meadow. The cold waters of Riggs Flat Lake are stocked monthly (during the summer) with rainbow trout, annually with brown and brook trout. Anglers report that the fishing is usually good. Best baits for the rainbows are corn, cheese, garlic cheese, salmon eggs, and worms. The brown and brook trout are taken on artificial lures and flies as well.

Small boats are permitted on the lake, but most visitors fish from the shoreline. And if the big ones aren't biting, there is always plenty of scenery to enjoy.

In addition to the views of the lake and the surrounding forest, West Peak is visible from the vicinity of the lake. So are Aravaipa Valley and the Galiuro Mountains to the west if from a short hike to get to an overlook. Lakeshore Trail #340 (0.6 miles) and Jesus Babcock Trail #321 (1.1 miles) are located in the vicinity of the lake.

Riggs Flat Lake provides designated parking spaces, paved walkways, and an accessible lakeshore edge (pier) for fishing.

Facilities: The Riggs Flat Campground provides 26 individual camping sites with tables and fire grills. There is no drinking water.

Best Time To Visit: The lake is accessible from April 15 through November 14, weather permitting.

Fees: There is no day usage fee, however, overnight campers will be charged.

Accessibility: There is an accessible pier.

Rules: A valid Arizona fishing license and trout stamp (available at outdoor stores around the state) is required for all anglers over 14 years of age. Using live bait fish is prohibited. Boats are permitted on the lake, but only single electric motors may be used.

Directions: To reach Riggs Flat Lake from Tucson, take I-10 east 88 miles to US 191. Turn north and drive 26 miles to Swift Trail (AZ 366) and drive 29 miles to the Columbine Work Center. Continue along Forest Roads 803 and 287 about 5 miles to the campground. The last 12 miles of this road are narrow and winding.

Map: Click here for a map to Riggs Flat Lake

Reservations: No reservations are needed or accepted at Riggs Flat.

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Address

Coronado National Forest/Santa Catalina Ranger District

5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road

Tucson, Arizona 85750

Phone
General: (520) 749-8700

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