South of Flagstaff, a collection of large and small lakes fill natural depressions in the area's volcanic caprock. Plateau Country is popular with anglers, boaters, birdwatchers, campers, and hikers. It is also popular with photographers for the lakes serve as reflecting pools for the surrounding mountains and forests. During the appropriate seasons, birdwatchers and other wildlife enthusiasts come to take advantage of the annual waterfowl migrations and to observe rare bald eagles that spend…
Plateau Lakes Scenic Drive is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for Plateau Lakes Scenic Drive's exact location and directions.
Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.