Are you looking for a romantic spot to enjoy a romantic meal with your sweetie? Or perhaps a place to enjoy a lunch and short walk with the kids? Get your blankets and baskets ready! Here are some Arizona picnic spots where you can get a scenic view.
Remember: don’t feed the wildlife (no matter how cute they look) and take all of your trash with you when you leave any of these beautiful locations.
- Canyon de Chelly
dsleeter_2000/Flickr Enjoy a meal under the cottonwood trees following your sightseeing here. The picnic area near the campsite is small so you may want to consider bringing a blanket to sit on if you can’t find a picnic table.
vgm8383/Flickr Also, wherever you decide to lunch, just be sure to pick a spot that is comfortable and accessible. We don’t recommend eating your meal like this guy! Ouch!
- Grand Canyon
Patrick Me/Flickr What other location would have such an epic backdrop to your picnic? There are plenty of designated picnic spots in the park, including some located near the edge.
oomni/Flickr What a view!
- Granite Basin Lake
John Kittelsrud/Flickr This small lake has several picnic areas but near the lake is best. They have grills and a firepit available for use, plus the scenic view shouldn’t be missed.
- Kehl Spring
U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest/Flickr You can enjoy a meal and a view like this right along the Mogollon Rim at the Kehl Spring Campground. Wow!
- Lost Dutchman State Park
Kevin Schraer/Flickr You can enjoy this view from one of the four designated picnic areas at the state park. If you’re visiting with the kids, you can walk along the short Native Plant or Discovery Trail so that you can still get your steps in.
- Lynx Lake
Michael Ruiz/Flickr Enjoy this pretty view a few miles outside of Prescott.
- Papago Park
John Fowler/Flickr If you’re planning to visit the Phoenix Zoo, plan to eat your lunch here to avoid the crowds. Once the temperatures cool down, enjoy a walk or bike ride along one of the trails before you sit down for a lunch.
- Red Rock State Park
jbarreriors/Flickr You can choose from one of three official picnic areas in this park or, if you’re going on a long hike, you can enjoy a meal on one of the trails.
Steve McClanahan/Flickr This would make for a spectacular view!
- White Horse Lake
U.S. Forest Service, Southwestern Region, Kaibab National Forest/Flickr Another pretty, quiet spot under the pines is at White Horse Lake. Along with a picnic, you can also hike or bike along one of the nearby trails.
U.S. Forest Service, Southwestern Region, Kaibab National Forest/Flickr Truly a lovely sight!
- Woods Canyon Lake
Cindy Devin/Flickr Enjoy the cool mountain air here at the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest. Official picnic grounds are located near the lake so you can enjoy a beautiful view like this.
Where do you like to enjoy a nice picnic in Arizona? Tell us in the comments below!
dsleeter_2000/Flickr
Enjoy a meal under the cottonwood trees following your sightseeing here. The picnic area near the campsite is small so you may want to consider bringing a blanket to sit on if you can’t find a picnic table.
vgm8383/Flickr
Also, wherever you decide to lunch, just be sure to pick a spot that is comfortable and accessible. We don’t recommend eating your meal like this guy! Ouch!
Patrick Me/Flickr
What other location would have such an epic backdrop to your picnic? There are plenty of designated picnic spots in the park, including some located near the edge.
oomni/Flickr
What a view!
John Kittelsrud/Flickr
This small lake has several picnic areas but near the lake is best. They have grills and a firepit available for use, plus the scenic view shouldn’t be missed.
U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest/Flickr
You can enjoy a meal and a view like this right along the Mogollon Rim at the Kehl Spring Campground. Wow!
Kevin Schraer/Flickr
You can enjoy this view from one of the four designated picnic areas at the state park. If you’re visiting with the kids, you can walk along the short Native Plant or Discovery Trail so that you can still get your steps in.
Michael Ruiz/Flickr
Enjoy this pretty view a few miles outside of Prescott.
John Fowler/Flickr
If you’re planning to visit the Phoenix Zoo, plan to eat your lunch here to avoid the crowds. Once the temperatures cool down, enjoy a walk or bike ride along one of the trails before you sit down for a lunch.
jbarreriors/Flickr
You can choose from one of three official picnic areas in this park or, if you’re going on a long hike, you can enjoy a meal on one of the trails.
Steve McClanahan/Flickr
This would make for a spectacular view!
U.S. Forest Service, Southwestern Region, Kaibab National Forest/Flickr
Another pretty, quiet spot under the pines is at White Horse Lake. Along with a picnic, you can also hike or bike along one of the nearby trails.
Truly a lovely sight!
Cindy Devin/Flickr
Enjoy the cool mountain air here at the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest. Official picnic grounds are located near the lake so you can enjoy a beautiful view like this.
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