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Recreational Activities
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Aquatic Sports
With more than 50 lakes, streams, and small rivers, Pinetop-Lakeside and the White Mountains of Arizona are perfect for water enthusiasts.
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Camping
Locate area campgrounds, and find out how to contact their offices.
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Fishing
Mountain lakes surrounded by Ponderosa pine forests provide the best days fishing, whether you prefer standing on a bank, wading the water, or camping out on ice.
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Golfing
Find the perfect Pinetop-Lakeside golfing location for you.
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Hiking
If on-foot is how you enjoy the forests, the White Mountains Trail System has just the ticket. Centered primarily in the Show Low and Pinetop-Lakeside area, there are more than 200 miles of trails at an average elevation of 7,000 feet.
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Horseback Riding
If you think four feet are better than two, then saddle up for a horseback ride through Arizona’s beautiful White Mountains!
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Hunting
The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest is home to many animals for which permits are issued to hunt.
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Lakes
Learn more about our beautiful mountain lakes and how you can enjoy them.
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Motorized Trail Riding
White Mountain has more than 60 miles of trails, from Clay Springs to Pinetop-Lakeside, especially groomed for ATV, OHV, and snowmobiling use.
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Mountain Biking
You prefer two wheels over two feet? The White Mountains Trail System is made up of more than 200 miles of non-motorized, multi-use trails. Mountain bikers of all skill levels come here to single-track trails and the natural beauty within the pines.
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Recreation Centers & Facilities
Check out a listing of area recreation centers, including stables, resorts, fun parks, and nature centers.
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Wildlife Viewing & Bird Watching
No matter where you are in the White Mountains, opportunities to view wildlife abound. In our region, there are more than 400 species.