Coconino National Forest
The Coconino National Forest is one of the most diverse National Forests in the country with landscapes ranging from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona to Ponderosa Pine Forests, to alpine tundra. Explore mountains and canyons, fish in forest lakes and wade in lazy creeks and streams.
Coconino National Forest Celebrates 100 Years
The year 2008 marked the 100th anniversary of the proclamation signed on July 2, 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt, consolidating all the San Francisco Mountains National Forest, parts of the Black Mesa and Tonto National Forest, all of the Grand Canyon National Forest south and east of the Colorado River, into the Coconino National Forest.
The Coconino National Forest is one of six National Forests in Arizona. This map shows seven forests, but the Apache and Sitgreaves are operated as one. National Forests are America's "Great Outdoors". There is a lot for people to enjoy... in a wide variety of ways.
Highlighted Areas
Blue Ridge Reservoir
This narrow, winding body of water looks more like a canyon-bound river than a lake. Nestled between forested canyon walls it provides picturesque water recreation in a secluded, wooded setting.
If fishing is your cup of tea, you can catch rainbow, brown or brook trout here. All are stocked by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. If your taste runs to other types of recreation, the sightseeing, wildlife watching, hiking, and mountain biking here in the canyon-carved uplands of the Mogollon Plateau will make you glad you chose to visit this out of the way lake. Click on the photo for three larger views. Position your curser inside the photo on the right to advance to the next photo. In the second view, you can see the road to the boat ramp on the right.
Recreation
- Bicycling
- Camping & Cabins
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Riding & Camping
- Nature Viewing
- OHV Riding & Camping
- Outdoor Learning
- Picnicking
- Scenic Driving
- Water Activities
- Winter Sports
- Other Activities
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