Navajo Lake

About Navajo Lake

Picturesque Navajo Lake was originally know to the piute Indians as Pa-cu-ay, meaining "Clound Lake." The lake came into being when a lava flow dammed the eastern end of the valley. Boating, swiming and fishing are popular activities at Navajo Lake. There are approximately 120 improved campsites near the lake. Boats, lodging, gasoline and limited supplies are available at private resorts on the south shore.Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Sport fish available; Types of fishing available include: Shore, Motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait, Ice; Boat Launch available

Plan Your Visit to Navajo Lake

Heading to Navajo Lake? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)