McHood Park

Nature & parks
In Winslow, Arizona
2.6 mi from Route 66

McHood Park is a city-run park around Clear Creek Reservoir, about 5 miles southeast of Winslow, AZ. The reservoir covers roughly 45 acres, is fed by Clear Creek and allows only non-motorized boats. Visitors swim, fish for stocked rainbow trout, paddle into the red sandstone canyon, picnic and camp. It is a cool-water break from the desert drive and a short detour off Route 66.

What is McHood Park?

Facilities include picnic ramadas, restrooms, hiking trails and camping, and the Winslow Chamber of Commerce calls it a local favorite for over a century. Climbers also use the canyon walls above the water for deep-water soloing.

History of McHood Park

A small dam on Clear Creek forms the reservoir, which drains toward the Little Colorado River. Arizona Game and Fish stocks it with rainbow trout, and bass, catfish, sunfish and carp also live there.

Visiting McHood Park: tips

From Winslow take State Route 87 south and then State Route 99 east; it is roughly 5 road miles from downtown. Fees and conditions vary between sources and the facilities are basic, so check with the city before you go.

Practical info

Address: State Route 99, southeast of Winslow, Winslow, AZ 86047
Website: visitwinslow.com/mchood-park
Hours: We have no opening hours for this stop yet — check the official site.
On site & nearby

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Places to eat near McHood Park

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Café
Brown Mug Cafe
Winslow, AZ · 4.7 mi from McHood Park
Family-run Mexican and American cafe on Second Street, the old Route 66 in downtown Winslow, since 1958.