The very narrow boat ramp area is a good place to launch. 17). Seriously. Battle Of Big Dry Wash Historical Monument. Forest Road 751 to the lake will be closed just beyond the entrance to the Rock Crossing campground, with the campground itself remaining open and accessible to the public. Office: (928) 527-3600 The closest town Strawberry is 30 miles away. addresses & phones, Coconino Nat'l Forest More reports. Blue River historically is stocked in about five spots within a five-mile section from Blue River Reservoir upstream to Quentin Creek. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 The lake is a long narrow body of water that spans more than 275 surface acres, with an average width of 30 feet. People normally club together Rock Crossing Campground and Battle Of Big Dry Wash Historical Monument while planning their visit to Blue Ridge Reservoir. This narrow, winding body of water looks more like a canyon-bound river than a lake. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir. 12. Click to hide station-specific text This station managed by the Flagstaff Field Office; USGS AZ-WSC. 21.43% of people who visit Happy Jack include Blue Ridge Reservoir in their plan, 66.67% of people start their Blue Ridge Reservoir visit around 11 AM - 12 PM, People usually take around 30 Minutes to see Blue Ridge Reservoir, 95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Blue Ridge Reservoir. That’s just one of the interesting facts about this destination, which is 5 miles north of Blue Ridge Reservoir (popular among water recreationists) along the Mogollon Rim. For the flat water paddling enthusiast, Blue Ridge offers approximately nine miles of tranquil waters and alluring wildlife scenery. Boats are limited to 10hp, making the lake a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the breath-taking scenery. The facilities are maintained by Coconino National Forest division of the USDA Forest Service. Location: 63 miles south of Flagstaff on a graveled forest road. In the wintertime, FR 751 and the reservoir are closed. Map Information. Boat motors limited to a maximum of 10 horsepower. Big Lake. Fax: (928) 527-3620. Boats are restricted to a single electric motor or a single gasoline engine 10 horsepower or less. Blue Ridge Reservoir is one of the more scenic reservoirs in the area, with trees going down to the water line. CC Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir Trevin J. with a 6.70-pound, 24 1/2-inch rainbow trout caught May 18 on PowerBait. All times are UTC [ DST] Who is online : Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests. Renaming Blue Ridge. For more info, call Mogollon Rim Ranger District at 928-477-2255. Blue Ridge Reservoir is located in the Mogollon Rim area of the state of Arizona. Blue Ridge Reservoir. Forest Service Home | USDA.gov | recreation.gov | Recreation Customer Service Standards | USA.gov | Whitehouse.gov, Plug-Ins | FOIA | Accessibility Statement | Privacy Policy | Important Notices | Information Quality, https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recreation/wateractivities/recarea/?recid=54898&actid=82, SRP's history of C.C. No parking on boat ramp. Both the dam and reservoir were renamed in honor of SRP's General Superintendent as part of the Arizona Water Settlements Act of 2004. Wait for next available space. Editor’s note: Special Regulations are in effect at CC Cragin (pg. Source: flickr. Nestled between forested canyon walls it provides picturesque water recreation in a secluded, wooded setting. C.C. Blue Ridge Reservoir is one of the more scenic reservoirs in the area, with trees going down to the water line. September and June are the best months to enjoy this activity. All roads are paved except FR 751 which is graveled and suitable for passenger cars in most weather. This narrow, winding body of water looks more like a canyon-bound river than a lake. No swimming within 50 feet of a boat ramp or dock. Cragin Reservoir will be closed starting on Sept. 6 to allow for the next phase of the ongoing renovation of boating access facilities. Facilities: 32 single unit campsites and 2 double unit sites with tables, fire rings, and cooking grills at Rock Crossing Campground, drinking water at the campgrounds, toilets (self-composting), boat ramp, hiking trails nearby. C.C. Cragin Reservoir is an important water source for the town of Payson, Arizona. Blue Ridge Campground is located on the Coconino National Forest, about 10 miles north of Blue Ridge Reservoir, as the crow flies. Learn more about the reservoir's history on SRP's history of C.C. Available data for this site . The facilities are maintained by Coconino National Forest division of the USDA Forest Service. Smashed, recycled cars compose the renovated sites here. Blue Ridge Reservoir, officially renamed C.C. Campground Season: Memorial Day to mid-fall. Although many forest roads across the Coconino National Forest remain closed becaue of muddy conditions, Forest Road 751 to Blue Ridge Reservoir is now … Other types of recreation include sightseeing, wildlife watching, hiking, and mountain biking, but don't expect any wide open shores for sunbathing and swimming. Coronavirus: Blue Ridge Parkway is closed in most of Western North Carolina Much of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Western North Carolina is closed, according to a … Cragin dam and reservoir, Handbook of Boating Laws and Responsibilities, Vessel and Engine Restrictions in Arizona, Be aware that this is a canyon reservoir--meaning there is VERY LITTLE to NO shore access around the entire reservoir. Property Value; dbo:abstract: Blue Ridge Reservoir is located in the Mogollon Rim area of the state of Arizona. Do not block or interfere with boat launching. Clint Wells, Arizona. Opening & closing timings, parking options, restaurants nearby or what to see on your visit to Blue Ridge Reservoir… The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at the Blue Ridge Parkway is our number one priority. Fish species. Top . Cragin, who led SRP in the 1920s and 1930s, is remembered for his vision of using SRP's water management system to generate hydroelectric power. Area Status: Open This narrow, winding body of water looks more like a canyon-bound river than a lake. Cragin) will be closed from September 10, 2018 until April 2019. All of the lake is open. Be aware that this is a canyon lake--meaning there is very little shore access around the entire reservoir. You’ll fall asleep on top of a car at Blue Ridge Campground. 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