Mormon Lake

Mormon Lake is the largest natural lake in Arizona... sometimes. During droughts it's frequently not so large, and not so much a lake.  Occasionally it's even bone dry. Wet or not, this has an excellent overlook where you can often see wildlife and birds across the lake's landscape.  There is also a picturesque little resort on the lake's western shore where you can rent recreational equipment such as mountain bikes, horses to ride, snowmobiles and cross-country skis in season. Or you can drop in at the Mormon Lake Lodge, a famous cowboy steak house where the brands of local ranches are burned into the log walls. Dairy Springs Campground [/recarea/coconino/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=75147&actid=29] and Double Springs Campground [/recarea/coconino/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=79307&actid=29] are located nearby. There, in addition to developed campsites, you'll find some excellent hiking trails which lead to panoramic overlooks of the lake and the surrounding area.   Mormon Lake [https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4182/34505834122_622561deab.jpg] [https://www.flickr.com/photos/coconinonationalforest/albums/72157681679199581] View album on Flicker [https://www.flickr.com/photos/coconinonationalforest/sets/72157681679199581]