Mormon Lake, AZ

Tucked into the pines south of Flagstaff, Mormon Lake is a tiny mountain community with fewer than a hundred year-round residents. The lake itself is notoriously shallow and often recedes into a lush meadow during dry spells, but the area keeps a classic rustic charm anchored by the historic Mormon Lake Lodge. For anyone considering a move here, it offers a peaceful, slow-paced cabin lifestyle surrounded by national forest, with easy access to outdoor recreation and cool high-country summers.