Blue Ridge Reservoir, reservoir in Arizona
Blue Ridge Reservoir is a man-made lake in Coconino County, northern Arizona, formed by damming East Clear Creek. It sits at roughly 6,600 feet (about 2,000 m) in elevation, surrounded by pine forest that stays green through most of the year.
The reservoir was created in the mid-20th century as part of water planning for the northern Arizona region. Building the dam permanently changed the course of East Clear Creek and turned the valley into a standing body of water.
The area is used for fishing, boating, and camping, with nearby campgrounds giving direct access to the water. Because the area can receive heavy snow in winter, a visit from late spring through fall tends to work best.
Although it sits on the Arizona high plateau, the landscape around the reservoir looks more like the Rocky Mountains than the desert scenery most people associate with the state. First-time visitors are often caught off guard by how dense and cool the surrounding forest feels.
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