About this spot
Apache Lake, a 17-mile Salt River reservoir along the Apache Trail (SR-88) in Tonto National Forest, shows up repeatedly on generic Arizona cliff-jumping lists, but no independent source pins a specific named jump cove the way Canyon or Saguaro Lake have. The old pin sat about 5km inland in dry desert terrain, nowhere near the shoreline; it has been moved to the Apache Lake Marina area, a real, accessible point on the lake with rock terrain nearby. Treat this as an area-level lead: verify the exact jump ledge, current water level, and access in person before relying on it.
Safety first. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Conditions — water depth, submerged hazards, and access — change constantly. CliffScout is community-sourced reference information, not a guarantee a spot is safe. Always assess the conditions yourself before jumping, and never jump where you're unsure. You assume all risk.
