Waterways:
Willow Springs Lake
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

This lake is the closest to State Route 260 of any lake on the Rim making it the most accessible. The road is paved to this lake. There is no marina or camping here, but there are restrooms and a boat launch for boats with small motors.

Acres: 150
Elevation: 7520 feet
Average Depth: 60 feet
Camping: No
Boat Launch: Yes
Motor: 8 HP single or less.
Fishing: Yes - with license
Water-skiing: No
Marina: No
Restrooms: Yes
Winter Freeze: Yes
Access Road: Paved

To Get There:
From Fountain Hills take Shea Boulevard eastbound to the Beeline Highway (State Route 87). Turn left and follow 87 to Payson. In Payson turn right onto State Route 260. Follow 260 to the top of the Rim. Just as the highway crests the ascent FR 300, the Old Rim Road is on the left. About a mile beyond FR 300 on 260 is another left turn at FR 149. Turn left onto FR 149 and follow this road to the lake.

For more information about Willow Springs Lake call, or visit online, the following contacts.

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Chevelon/Heber Districts
PO Box 968
Overgaard, AZ 85933
(520) 535-4481
Online:
http://www.fs.fed.us./r3/asnf

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