Greer Lakes, AZ

Greer Lakes is a fishing and scenic destination one mile north of Greer off FS 87B made up of three lakes: Bunch Reservoir, Tunnel Reservoir, and River Reservoir. There are paths in and around the lakes that would appeal to day hikers, photographers, and mountain bikers. AZ Game and Fish stocks the lakes with brown, apache, and rainbow trout, attracting locals and tourists for fishing.


There are no official hiking routes, but you can wander the perimeter of all three lakes and find gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains. The 8000+ elevation forests are made of pine, fir, spruce, and even aspen. Depending on the season, you may find wildflowers along the road in disturbed areas. Osprey find the dead pine trees to be a perfect nesting area from which to launch fishing expeditions in the surrounding lakes to feed their young.Bunch reservoir: 63 acres, limited to single electric motors for boats, parking, restrooms, picnic area, no camping.
Tunnel reservoir: 42 acres, boat launch, paved access, restrooms, no camping.
River reservoir: 140 acres, maximum depth 45 feet, average depth 20 feet, boat launch, restrooms, picnic area

You will need a fishing license from AZ Game and Fish, but there are no fees for parking. Purchase a fishing license online.

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