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Nelson Reservoir

Apache County, AZ

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Long, narrow high-country reservoir on Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests between Springerville and Alpine (US-180/191 corridor). Developed north boat site with vault toilet; fishing, non-motorized and limited boating, birding, and day-use lakeside recreation in White Mountains ponderosa/meadow country.

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RegionApache County, AZ
Coordinates34.0601, -109.1937
Land managerApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Visitor pinNorth Boating Site
CorridorUS-180/191 Springerville–Alpine
ElevationHigh White Mountains (~7,400+ ft area)

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