Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona
Pinetop-Lakeside is a town of 4,101 people in Navajo County, Arizona, founded in 1984.
Why visit Pinetop-Lakeside
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Village 8, Pinetop-Lakeside Historical Museum, White Mountain Nature Center and Jack Barker Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; December lows average 19°F, and about 70 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Pinetop-Lakeside
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pinetop-Lakeside
Pinetop–Lakeside is a town in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. According to 2020 census, the population of the town is 4,030. It was founded in 1984 when the neighboring towns of Pinetop and Lakeside merged.
From the Wikipedia article Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes11
Lotus Garden Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese, Japanese · 2.2 mi
"Much more than just a pretty name... everyone loves the Lotus Garden's consistently fine food, generous portions and reasonable prices,...
984 East White Mountain Boulevard, Pinetop-Lakeside
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Johnny & Dee’s Picnic Basket
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 1.5 mi
436 East White Mountain Boulevard, Pinetop
Charlie Clark's Steakhouse
Restaurant · 2.5 mi
1701 East White Mountain Blvd
Darbi’s Cafe
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
235 White Mountain Boulevard, Pinetop
Los Corrales
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
845 East White Mountain Boulevard, Pinetop
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.9 mi
127 West White Mountain Boulevard, Lakeside
Mo-Th 08:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
History
The town of Lakeside got its name from the area's lakes, and Pinetop got its name from a local saloon owner, Walt Rigney, who got the nickname "Pinetop" from the tall building of his saloon.
Early Mormon settlers moved into the area around Pinetop-Lakeside in the mid-1880s, and were the primary non-native residents for much of the towns early history. The primary industry in that period were sawmills for the large, mature Ponderosa Pine forest that surround it.
While the two towns of Pinetop and Lakeside merged in 1984, many residents and the US postal service consider them distinct communities.
From the History section of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship3
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.5 mi
1520 Church Lane
Shopping3
NEST Home Decor & Gifts
Shop · 2.4 mi
1450 East White Mountain Boulevard, Pinetop
Vintage Sisters Antiques
Shop · 0.7 mi
1976 North Niels Hansen Drive, Pinetop-Lakeside
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Blue Ridge High School
School
1200 West White Mountain Boulevard, Pinetop-Lakeside
Healthcare1
Changepoint Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital · 1.1 mi
1920 West Commerce Drive, Lakeside
Map of Pinetop-Lakeside
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 20°F | 2.3 in | 16.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 22°F | 2.2 in | 14.7 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 26°F | 2.0 in | 10.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 32°F | 0.9 in | 4.4 in |
| May | 71°F | 38°F | 0.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 46°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 52°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 52°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 46°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 34°F | 1.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 27°F | 1.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 19°F | 2.5 in | 15.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pinetop 2E (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Navajo County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-09-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2010-03-18: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2010-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2006-09-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Lake of the Woods 2 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Wagon Wheel 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Pinetop Country Club 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Show Low 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Linden 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Taylor 21 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Whiteriver 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Canyon Day 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Snowflake 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Eagar 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lakeside, AZ, John from tucson az, CC BY 2.0
- Mickymcsticky, Ryck Collyns, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patos en lago 05, WendyAvilesR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patos en lago 02, WendyAvilesR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patos en lago 03, WendyAvilesR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patos en lago 01, WendyAvilesR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patos en lago 04, WendyAvilesR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harvest (20181206-FS-APACHE-SITGREAVES-LSC-0588), USDAgov, Public domain
- 20181206-FS-APACHE-SITGREAVES-LSC-0589, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Public domain
- Harvest (20181206-FS-APACHE-SITGREAVES-LSC-0600), USDAgov, Public domain
- N'deh be nih, AZ, Welcome, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woodland Reservoir Pine Trees and Plants - panoramio, CWanamaker, CC BY 3.0
- Woodland Reservoir - panoramio, CWanamaker, CC BY 3.0
- Woodland Reservoir Pine Trees - panoramio, CWanamaker, CC BY 3.0
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