THE LAKE
About Lake Mary, Arizona
Upper Lake Mary is a long, narrow reservoir at about 6,837 feet, surrounded by ponderosa pine forest just southeast of Flagstaff, Arizona. Summers are much cooler than at the desert lakes, which makes it a great escape for kayaking and paddleboarding.
Launch at the Lake Mary Narrows for sheltered water, or from Upper Lake Mary's paved boat launches. Watch for bald eagles, osprey, great blue herons and migrating waterfowl, and camp nearby at Lakeview or Pine Grove. Rent your kayak or paddleboard at Redline in Mesa, about 2 hours and 45 minutes from the lake.
Where to paddle
- –Two paved boat launches
- –Shared with fishing boats and skiers
- –Stay visible and close to shore
- –Kayak and paddleboard launch
- –Picnic tables and parking
- –Narrower, sheltered water
- –A separate lake
- –Paddleable only when water is high
PLAN YOUR TRIP
More about Lake Mary
Kayaking and paddleboarding on Lake Mary
Upper Lake Mary has no motor-size limit, so you’ll share the water with fishing boats, jet boats and water skiers. Stay visible and keep closer to shore when boat traffic or wind picks up. Lake levels change through the year and can affect launch conditions.
Camping near Lake Mary
Lakeview Campground is closest, with 30 sites, drinking water and vault toilets, about half a mile from the water by the Wood Memorial Trail. Pine Grove Campground is farther south with 46 sites, showers and an RV dump station.
Renting a kayak or paddleboard for Lake Mary
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.
Good to know
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 Lake Mary in about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
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