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Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest is one of six National Forests in Arizona, located in the eastern part of the state. It contains 24 lakes and reservoirs and more than 400 miles of rivers and streams, with elevations ranging from 3,500 to over 11,000 feet. The lakes and streams are great for trout fishing while the trails provide opportunity for horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking.

During the winter months, Apache Sitgreaves National Forest is available for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing.

The main attraction in the Sitgreaves National Forest is the Mogollon Rim while Mount Baldy is the draw for Apache National Forest.
Hobbies & Activities category: Fishing opportunity;  Hiking opportunity;  National park;  Natural area
Attractions within Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Alpine Ranger District

The Alpine Ranger District includes the Bear Wallow Wilderness and the Blue Range Primitive Area. There are more than 200 miles of trout streams, and 11 lakes, which provide excellent fishing
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Bear Wallow Wilderness

Bear Wallow Wilderness is an 11,080-acre section of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. Bear Wallow is home to a large area of virgin ponderosa pine. Bear Wallow Creek provides a habitat for the
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Blue Range Primitive Area

The Blue Range Primitive Area is part of the Alpine Ranger District of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, covering 173,762 acres along the New Mexico border. The Mogollon Rim crosses it from east
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Escudilla Wilderness

Escudilla Wilderness contains 5,200 acres of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. Escudilla Mountain reaches 10,912 feet - it is the third highest mountain in Arizona.

Chevelon-Heber Ranger District

The Chevelon-Heber Ranger District contains a number of lakes including Bear and Black Canyon Lakes. There are numerous trails for hiking and nature walks. The majority of the trails are located in
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Bear Canyon Lake

Bear Canyon Lake is part of the Chevelon-Heber Ranger District of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. It is one of many trout lakes in the area.

Black Canyon Lake

Black Canyon Lake is part of the Chevelon-Heber Ranger District of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. It is a small trout lake with campgrounds that stay open all year.

Chevelon Canyon Lake

Chevelon Canyon Lake is part of the Chevelon-Heber Ranger District of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. It is a long, skinny reservoir with trout fishing and a few campsites available. Chevelon
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Willow Springs Lake

Willow Springs Lake is part of the Chevelon-Heber Ranger District of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. It is a U-shaped body of water stocked with rainbow trout.

Woods Canyon Lake

Woods Canyon Lake is part of the Chevelon-Heber Ranger District of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. Woods Canyon Lake is a great fishing location with a boat launch area and small boat rentals available.

Clifton Ranger District

The Clifton Ranger District is part of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. This area is noted for the variety of trails open to forest users.

The Coronado Trail Scenic Byway bisects the Clifton Ranger District.

Coronado Trail

The Coronado Trail runs from Springerville to Clifton, passing through Alpine, with elevations ranging from 3,500 to 7,000 feet. It is named for the Spanish conquistador who took this route in his
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Lakeside Ranger District

The Lakeside Ranger District is part of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area

Fool Hollow is a 149 acre lake located in the Lakeside Ranger District of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, near Show Low. Camping, fishing, picnicking, boating and wildlife viewing make Fool
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Mogollon Rim

The high cliffs of the Mogollon (MUGgy-own) Rim form the southern boundary of the Colorado Plateau, stretching for miles across central Arizona. The Rim rises 1,000 to 2,000 feet above the central highlands of Arizona.

Springerville Ranger District

The Springerville Ranger District is part of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.

Big Lake Recreational Area

Big Lake Recreational Area is a 575-acre site in the Springerville Ranger District of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. Each spring and fall, Big Lake is stocked with trout.

Crescent Lake

Crescent Lake is a 197-acre body of water in the Springerville Ranger District of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. It is known for its trout fishing.

Lee Valley Lake

Lee Valley Lake, in the Springerville Ranger District of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, has brook trout and great scenery. Covering 35 acres, the lake is located near Mount Baldy Wilderness.

Mexican Hay Lake

Mexican Hay Lake, in the Springerville Ranger District of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, has rainbow trout fishing.

Mount Baldy Wilderness

The Mount Baldy Wilderness area is part of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, covering 7,000 acres. The summit of Mount Baldy has religious significance to the Apache, who have closed it to visitors.

Nelson Reservoir

Nelson Reservoir is in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, south of Springerville. This 60 acre lake is known for its trout fishing.
Address
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
309 South Mountain Avenue Highway 180, Box 640
Springerville, AZ 85938-0640
United States
Phone 1 (928) 333-4301
Fax 1 (928) 333-5966
http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf/
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