The Lazy L Resort is surrounded by outdoor recreation all within minutes driving time.  For those who love fishing and boating we have several lakes on the Mogollon rim that would satisfy the most passionate water sportsperson.   Within 30 minutes of The Lazy L there are no less than 5 recreational fishing lakes, just perfect for that relaxing afternoon of angling!

   Black Canyon Lake is the closest, and most popular lake. Stocked in the summer with rainbow trout, Black Canyon Lake can be accessed directly from Heber via dirt road ( Forest Road 86) or from Highway 260. Another favorite is Willow Springs Lake which offers anglers the added challenge of large mouth bass fishing. Trolling is especially popular on this lake.

   Other nearby lakes include Woods Canyon Lake, Bear Canyon Lake, and Chevelon Canyon Lake. Anglers are advised that Chevelon Canyon Lake allows only artificial lures and flies, but offers some of the largest brown trout in the region. Take plenty of water, though, as it’s quite a hike into and out of the lake.

   For fly fishing, try Chevelon Creek in spring and early summer downstream (i.e. north) of the lake or Canyon Creek, approximately 4 miles off the Young Road (Forest Road 512) 22 miles west of Heber. Canyon Creek Hatchery is located on the creek, and offers daily tours operated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Fly fishermen are often found on Willow Springs Lake , either on the shore or out in their float tubes.

For a map of the surrounding lakes click the box.

   If you are a person who just enjoys historical sights of beauty and interest, travel north of The Lazy L and you will run into the famous Painted Desert, The Petrified Forest, and one of the most breathtaking national monuments in the heart of the Navajo Nation, Canyon de Chelly (pronounced Chey).   Traveling south, you will find the town of Young where the Pleasant Valley War was fought in the late 1800's.  From there you can travel to either Lake Roosevelt, or to Globe and return through the Salt River Canyon which is called the minature Grand Canyon of Arizona.  These are just a few of the historical sight seeing trips worth mentioning.

   Head east to the White Mountains, especially in October, and see the turning of the leaves, or visit the town of Greer anytime in the summer months and enjoy another quaint village.  While you are there, visit the Greer Lodge.  You can be served a lunch on the deck overlooking a trout stream and surrounding mountains.  It is one of our favorite spots.  Not too far from Greer is Hannigans Meadows and Alpine, both worthy of going a little out of your way to see.

   And finally, if you like golf, Pine Meadows Golf Course is less than 1 mile from the park. The club offers golf on a splendid 9 hole golf course. The log clubhouse features a pro shop, locker room, lounge and dining room.