Welcome to Hays Hideaway
Local Towns
Go into town of Alpine for any basic shopping needs and dining at Restaurants. You may even see a herd of elk out in the meadows!
6 locals recommend
Alpine
Go into town of Alpine for any basic shopping needs and dining at Restaurants. You may even see a herd of elk out in the meadows!
Sunrise Ski Resort is an hour away. Visit for winter sports like snowboarding, skiing and sledding. You can also enjoy scenic mountain views riding the ski lift in summer and fall months as well.
37 locals recommend
Greer
Sunrise Ski Resort is an hour away. Visit for winter sports like snowboarding, skiing and sledding. You can also enjoy scenic mountain views riding the ski lift in summer and fall months as well.
Located 30 minutes up hwy 191, Springerville offers more restaurants and grocery shopping
Springerville
Located 30 minutes up hwy 191, Springerville offers more restaurants and grocery shopping
Food scene
Foxfire at Alpine
42661 US-180Enjoy food and drinks while enjoying local live bands perform
Bear Wallow Cafe
42650 US-180Great breakfast and lunch options at this hometown diner!
Alpine Country Store
42651 U.S. 180Local shopping for any basics you need while on your trip.
Great place for food, drinks and we especially come here for the pie and ice cream
6 locals recommend
Alpine Grill & Still
42649 US-180Great place for food, drinks and we especially come here for the pie and ice cream
Sightseeing
Come here for the sights!
Luna Lake is located 2 miles going back up Blue River Road. Enjoy lake and forest views while kayaking and fishing
Luna Lake
Luna Lake is located 2 miles going back up Blue River Road. Enjoy lake and forest views while kayaking and fishing
Fishing, camping, or just to visit to enjoy the sounds and views of the river and have a picnic.
East Fork Black River
Fishing, camping, or just to visit to enjoy the sounds and views of the river and have a picnic.
Going up 191, Husley Lake is a smaller, more quiet lake in the pine trees with a beautiful view of the Escudilla Mountains. We especially love going when it snows. Many enjoy ice fishing here too.
Hulsey Lake
Going up 191, Husley Lake is a smaller, more quiet lake in the pine trees with a beautiful view of the Escudilla Mountains. We especially love going when it snows. Many enjoy ice fishing here too.
Another lake for fishing and hiking. Located 30 minutes from Alpine, take Three Forks Road for an amazing drive to see meadows, streams and pine tree views.
47 locals recommend
Big Lake
Another lake for fishing and hiking. Located 30 minutes from Alpine, take Three Forks Road for an amazing drive to see meadows, streams and pine tree views.
Traveler advice
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Check Local Fire Restrictions
During dry months when fire risk is high (June and early July) Apache Country will place fire restrictions. Fire pit is not available for use when there are fire restrictions
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Septic Plumbing Tips
Please only flush toilet paper to avoid clogging our septic system. Throw food scraps in the trash and not down sink drains.
Getting around
Highways to Dirt Roads
If you love to drive around and explore, there are plenty of gorgeous views on the highways or exploring the on the dirt roads!
Highway 180 offers scenic mountain views getting you into Alpine and Luna.
Highway 191 (aka "Devils Highway) up to Hulsey Lake and on to Springerville or winding down through pines to Hannagen Meadow and beyond.
Blue River Road will take you on an adventure through the forest to the charming town of "Blue". We especially love this road in the Fall!
3 Forks Road has incredible meadow and pine views to Big Lake and East Black River.