Near McNary, Hawley Lake
Hawley Lake
A lake on White Mountain Apache tribal lands where fishing, camping, and watercraft access are governed by current tribal permits and rules.
Plan before you go
Access: Permit Required
Permit: Required
Current White Mountain Apache tribal permits are required for applicable fishing, camping, and watercraft activities. Permit prices and vendor availability are volatile; use the official permit page for current details.
Tribal permits and rules apply. Buy permits from an authorized source and confirm road, weather, fire, and water conditions before travel.
Access and services can change with road and weather conditions. Confirm current status with the White Mountain Apache Tribe.
Access and management
- Managing agency
- White Mountain Apache Tribe Game & Fish Department
- Jurisdiction
- Tribal
- Entrance fee
- Fee Required
At a glance
Elevation: 8195 feet
Fishing: Yes
Boating: Restricted
Access season: Tribal access rules apply
Overview
Hawley Lake is a permit-sensitive White Mountains destination administered through the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Visitors should verify permits, current road status, and current fishing information directly with the tribal Game & Fish Department.
Visitor highlights
High-country lake scenery, fishing, an on-site campground, and a local store.
Best for
Fishing and a lake-and-campground trip for visitors prepared to follow current tribal permit requirements.
Activities
Fishing is verified by the tribal report. Other nature and camping activities are retained from the related GoWhiteMountains editorial article and require editorial review.
Fishing
Fishing conditions
- Fishing permits
Use the current White Mountain Apache permit system for fishing and any applicable camping or watercraft permits.
White Mountain Apache tribal fishing rules and permits apply. Consult the current official permit and fishing-report pages.
Fishing resources
- Regulations
- Fishing regulationsVerified August 20, 2026
- Fishing report
- Fishing reportVerified August 20, 2026
Boating and paddling
Boating: Restricted
Motorized boats: Restricted
Amenities and accessibility
- General store
- Available
- On-site camping
- Available
- Nearby camping
- Available
- Notes
The official tribal site identifies a Hawley Lake campsite and store. Verify hours, available services, and permit vendors before relying on them.
Directions and map
Permits, regulations, and managing agency
Current White Mountain Apache tribal permits are required for applicable fishing, camping, and watercraft activities. Permit prices and vendor availability are volatile; use the official permit page for current details.
Current conditions
- Conditions
At the verification date, the official fishing report listed Hawley Lake and reported Highway 473 open. Recheck the live report before travel.
- Official update
- Current conditionsVerified August 20, 2026