Situated in the largest stand
of Ponderosa Pines in the word, Pinetop-Lakeside offers visitors a cool
alpine retreat in the heart of the White Mountains. Incorporated in 1984,
the town of Pinetop-Lakeside sits at an elevation of 7200 feet. Its
year-round population of 4,055 jumps to 35,000 in the summer months, as the
mountain opens to seasonal visitors.
Pinetop-Lakeside’s central
location makes it an ideal point from which to access the many scenic and
recreational opportunities the White Mountains. With over 40 lakes within 40
miles of town, hunting, hiking, fishing, golf, tennis, horseback riding,
and mountain biking are excellent here. Skiing, snow boarding, tubing and
snow shoeing are fantastic at Sunrise Ski Resort on the White Mountain
Apache Reservation. 
In the heart of the community
is 580 acre Woodland Lake Park, providing an array of municipal and
recreational activities for visitors and residents alike. Our new Mountain
Meadow Recreational Complex on Woodland Road, which includes three soccer
fields and two Little League fields. Accommodations include all conveniences
of modern hotels, the personal touch of numerous bed and breakfasts, the
warmth of a rustic lodge or cabin, and a variety of campgrounds.
The town offers a variety of
unique shops with one of a kind items only found here. Our many restaurants
to suit all tastes and pocketbooks, The town also offers a 8-plex movie
theatre, miniature golf, go carts, arcades, and a pottery shop for adults
and children alike, for your enjoyment.
A picturesque mountain
retreat with a full complement of visitor’s services, the town’s natural
beauty provides a scenic backdrop for year-round seasonal events. And, least
we forget, clear, crisp mountain air.
We welcome our visitors.
Please enjoy!!!1
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