THE LAKE
About Hawley Lake, Arizona
Hawley Lake is a 300-acre mountain lake on White Mountain Apache Tribal Land in eastern Arizona. At roughly 8,200 feet and surrounded by spruce, pine and aspen, it stays cool all summer, with calmer water than the desert lakes.
The lake is small enough to explore its shoreline, coves and fishing spots without crossing open water, which makes kayaking and paddleboarding on Hawley Lake relaxing for all skill levels. Stay in a nearby cabin or campsite for a longer trip. Rent your kayak or paddleboard at Redline in Mesa, about 4 hours from the lake.
Where to paddle
- –Explore the shoreline and coves
- –No big open-water crossings
- –Small electric-motor boats only
- –Furnished cabins, 1 to 5 bedrooms
- –Short walk to Hawley or Earl Park Lake
- –Designated campsites with a tribal permit
PLAN YOUR TRIP
More about Hawley Lake
Permits for Hawley Lake
Hawley Lake is on White Mountain Apache Tribal Land. A White Mountain Apache Boat and Watercraft Permit is required, and anyone fishing needs a separate tribal fishing permit. Paid camping is available in designated areas with the proper tribal permit.
Cabins at Hawley Lake
Hawley Lake Cabins rents furnished cabins with one to five bedrooms, sleeping about 2 to 14 guests. Most are a short walk from Hawley Lake or nearby Earl Park Lake.
Renting a kayak or paddleboard for Hawley Lake
Every rental from Redline includes paddles, life jackets, foam roof blocks and tie-down straps, and we help you load up. No roof rack needed. Rent 2 days and the 3rd day is free. See rental rates or read our rental FAQs.
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RENT FOR THE LAKE
Paddleboards $35 · Kayaks $40
Per day. Rent 2 days, get the 3rd free. Pick up in Mesa and you're at Hawley Lake in about 4 hours.
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