Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area

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Overview of Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information : Year-round camping, fishing, picnicking, boating and wildlife viewing opportunities make Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area a popular place. This 800-acre, cool, country recreation area with a 150-acre lake offers history. The tiny town of Adair has long since been covered by the lake, but it was Thomas Jefferson 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 stuck! This state-of-the-art recreation area, located in the Apache - Sitgreaves National Forest, opened in 1994 as a result of an innovative partnership between Arizona State Parks, the U.S. Forest Service, Arizona Game and Fish, the City of Show Low, and corporate sponsors Arizona Public Service and McCarty Construction Company.

Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area): Fishing:Show Low Creek flows into Fool Hollow Lake, providing a natural feeding ground for a variety of wildlife and a very diverse fishery. There are five fishing platforms around the lake. There are two fish cleaning station at the park. Fishing opportunities are abundant with rainbow trout; large and small mouth bass, black crappie, green sunfish, channel catfish, walleye and Northern pike are all present in the lake. A valid Arizona fishing license is required for anglers fourteen and older. Licensing information is available online at Arizona Game & Fish, or purchase a fishing license at a local dealer. All Arizona boating laws apply, including PFDs, other safety equipment, registration etc. More information is available at the Arizona Game & Fish website. Swimming:Swimming is allowed from your boat or the shoreline, but there is no specific swimming beach or area at this park. Swimming is at your own risk. No lifeguard on duty. We also encourage swimmers to wear water shoes to protect their feet from hazards.

Contact Information:
Address:Fool Hollow Lake RA, 1500 N. Fool Hollow Lake, Show Low, AZ 85901
Phone No:(928) 537-3680