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Pena Blanca Lake Introduce
Welcome to Pena Blanca Lake, located in Nogales, AZ 85621. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, Pena Blanca Lake offers a picturesque setting for various outdoor activities.
Pena Blanca Lake is known for its beautiful and quiet environment, making it a desirable destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat. The lake itself is a focal point, offering opportunities for fishing and kayaking. While the water may have significant growth, affecting fishing from the shore, accessing the middle of the lake by boat or kayak can improve fishing success.
The area surrounding the lake provides hiking trails with rolling hills and mild to moderate inclines. The trails are generally wide, but visitors should be aware of some areas with loose rocks and limited shade. It's also noted that there are no restrooms at the trailhead.
For those looking for amenities, Pena Blanca Lake offers plenty of bathrooms, picnic tables for lunch, a boat ramp, and ample parking. This makes it convenient for day trips and extended visits.
The road leading to Pena Blanca Lake is described as "a tad scary," suggesting potential challenges for drivers. Visitors should exercise caution when navigating the access road.
Overall, Pena Blanca Lake offers a beautiful and quiet outdoor experience with opportunities for hiking, fishing, and kayaking. The available amenities make it a comfortable destination for families and individuals seeking a natural escape.
Location
ArizonaSanta Cruz CountyNogales
Customer Reviews
Went hiking here and really enjoyed it! The lake and fishing was beautiful and quiet. The hiking trail was very wide, with rolling hills and overall mild or moderate incline. Just a couple spots of some looser rock. The thing to be aware of is there is really no shade on this trail. There are also no restrooms at the trail head that I’m aware of.
Very beautiful lake. The water does have a lot of growth, so fishing isn't easy unless you're I'm the middle of the lake. It's a very quiet area. The road to get there is a tad scary. There are plenty of bathrooms, tables to have lunch, a boat ramp, and plenty of parking. We brought our kayaks and had a wonderful time. Definitely worth checking out.
Very scenic area. There wasn't any cell service there.
Scenic little lake. It was emptied and dredged a couple of years ago and it has new aluminum docks that are great for fishing. There’s also nice picnic areas. I would only do catch and release because the mercury content is too high. There’s a sign by the restrooms about it. Nice boat ramp.
Great place to go boating for recreation, and the scenery is amazing. The only thing I dislike is the distance to any picnic area, and that some people were swimming right in front of the dock, while boats were passing through, non-motorized and motorized, with the parents not seeming to care. I almost saw them get hit by a car and a boat three times, so the people aren't exactly the most courteous.
Easy to get to. Beautiful scenery. Well maintained parking lot, boat ramp. Clean restrooms. Handicap parking. Walking trails around the lake. Several very nice picnic areas with tables.
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