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Fool Hollow State Park Campground - 2 members in 5 triplogs have rated this an average 4.5 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Jun 15 2023
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77 male
 Joined Feb 28 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Fool Hollow State Park CampgroundAlpine, AZ
Fool Hollow State Park Campground
Alpine, AZ
Car Camping avatar Jun 15 2023
rwstorm • Triplogs 1,041
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Stopped here on my way home from a trip to northern New Mexico. I don't have the stamina for those long 700 mile driving days anymore, so I like to break it up into smaller chunks. This was strictly a place to overnight and save some money versus a motel. Never had been there before and I must say it's a nice park with friendly folks. I stayed on the east end away from the main crowded RV section. Worked out perfectly. :D
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Aug 19 2017
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55 male
 Joined Sep 29 2004
 Small Town USA
Fool Hollow State Park CampgroundAlpine, AZ
Fool Hollow State Park Campground
Alpine, AZ
Car Camping avatar Aug 19 2017
SkyIslander18 • Triplogs 2,607
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Seneca Lake
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
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3am departure from Pima with Addie to meet Lauren in Globe.
Met up with Lauren at 5am, loaded everything into 1 vehicle and took off up Hwy 60 towards Show Low.
First stop along the way was at Seneca Lake. The "ghost town" tour out front was way cool and the lake was nicer than expected. The sunrise was watched here before continuing on.
Next stop was made at Salt River crossing. We walked down to the river then over the foot bridge. River was flowing good and another quick stop was made at the north overlook for the scenic views.
Then it was a straight shot to Show Low and Fool Hollow Rec Area. We checked in to our campsite for the stay at Cinnamon Teal Loop #13 - One of the coolest developed campsites I have ever stayed at, well kept and with a great view down onto the lake below.
With everything in place, the plan was to just have ourselves a great relaxing weekend ..... and the plan worked!
Separate logs posted of trip .....
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Jul 03 2017
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55 male
 Joined Sep 29 2004
 Small Town USA
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation AreaAlpine, AZ
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 03 2017
SkyIslander18 • Triplogs 2,607
Hiking7.50 Miles 250 AEG
Hiking7.50 Miles
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After a month now of enduring the Frye Fire, smoke & heat ..... I needed to get away for a night!
Had never visited Fool Hollow Lake in Show Low before and decided on a quick overnight.

Salt River Canyon - Spent about an hour at the crossing rest stop checking out the area. Walked the old bridge over then down to the river. The Salt was not flowing much, but was still a cool sight from above and below.

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area (state park) - Arrived early and spent the first 4 hours hiking the entire park. Walked the Lake Trail and through all the campgrounds & day use areas. This is one nice park, 5 stars from me!
At noon I checked in to my campsite (bald eagle loop #24) and got camp all set up before spending the rest of the day and evening walking the lake and visiting with others including the friendly staff. There were a TON of people there with all campgrounds full, but that was OK and expected being the 4th of July weekend.
Night came and I spent it with an unexpected campfire (no fire restrictions for Apache-Sitgreves right now) :o
dinner and a little star photography before an early bed.

Awoke at 5am, packed up and headed out back home. Before leaving the cool high pine country, I completed a short morning hike along the Buena Vista Trail just outside of town.
Show Low, Fool Hollow & my hike were all beautiful, I hated to leave after just 1 day, but will be back for a more extended stay in the future!
:D
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Jun 20 2009
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51 male
 Joined Apr 30 2008
 Tucson, AZ
Fool Hollow Lake TrailAlpine, AZ
Fool Hollow Lake Trail
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 20 2009
azdesertfather • Triplogs 1,144
Hiking7.43 Miles 213 AEG
Hiking7.43 Miles   2 Hrs   13 Mns   3.35 mph
213 ft AEG
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Hiked from Northern Harrier Loop down to fishing docks on the north side of the lake and back, then again from the Northern Harrier Loop to the fishing docks on the north side of the lake and on around the lake to the fishing docks on the south side...and back.
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Jun 19 2009
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 Guides 16
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51 male
 Joined Apr 30 2008
 Tucson, AZ
Fool Hollow Lake TrailAlpine, AZ
Fool Hollow Lake Trail
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 19 2009
azdesertfather • Triplogs 1,144
Hiking1.77 Miles 73 AEG
Hiking1.77 Miles      47 Mns   2.26 mph
73 ft AEG
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Hiked from Northern Harrier Loop to Cinnamon Teal Loop, along the lakefront.
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average hiking speed 2.26 mph

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