 Big Lake is in Apache County and is managed by the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.Situated at in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Big Lake is about south of Springerville and Eagar, accessed by paved road via Highways 260 and 261, and is approximately one hour’s drive from Pinetop using Highways 260 and 273 and Forest Road 113.Access is restricted in the winter when roads are closed due to snow, generally December to early April.