🏖️ Lake / Reservoir
🟡 Moderate Free Entry
🌊 About Blue Ridge Reservoir
A lesser-known, high-elevation reservoir noted by local guides as one of the most underrated swimming spots in Arizona.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, clear (higher elevation)
Water Type
Reservoir (underrated swim spot)
Managed By
US Forest Service (Coconino National Forest)
County
Coconino County, Arizona
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Near Happy Jack, AZ (off Lake Mary Rd / FR 751)
Access Notes:
Boat ramp access; less crowded than other central AZ options
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace