Luna Lake

Luna Lake

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Alpine, Arizona 85920

Official Website
Luna Lake Campground webpage

Birds of Interest

A multitude of ducks and geese, bald eagles, osprey, and many species of migratory songbirds abound. Other birds present in the area include Merriam’s turkey, long-eared owl, and Wilson’s snipe.

About this Location

The Luna Lake Wildlife Area is nestled in the White Mountains, offering a cool, high-elevation escape from the desert heat in summer. The area provides opportunities for the whole family, ranging from trout fishing and waterfowl hunting to watching a resident pair of bald eagles raise their young, or just plain relaxing. In addition to the lake itself, the nearby wetlands and forests provide great opportunities to view wildlife for nature lovers of all ages.

The Luna Lake Wildlife Area provides a wide array of recreational opportunities, including wildlife watching, hunting, trout fishing, hiking, and boating. This area provides the only quality resting, feeding, and nesting habitat for migratory and resident waterfowl in the upper San Francisco River Valley. Several thousand waterfowl use it during the early spring as a rest area during their migration north, providing fantastic bird-watching opportunities. Abundant waterfowl in the fall months provide recreational opportunities for bird watchers and waterfowl hunters. In addition to waterfowl and trout fishing, the uplands are managed for regular use by elk.

Content from Official Website and Arizona Watchable Wildlife

Last updated October 1, 2023