Lakes in Arizona

15 lakes

A

Let it shift.

Wind and water do the rest.

Alamo Lake

Nestled in the Bill Williams River Valley away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Alamo Lake offers outdoor…

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No rush.

The lake doesn't ask for much.

Apache Lake

Surrounded by the Superstition Wilderness and the Three Bar Wildlife Area, Apache Lake is 17 miles long and a spectacular…

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B

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Bartlett Lake

Bartlett Dam and Lake is the closest lake to the Phoenix area on the Verde River. The lake has a…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Becker Lake

Visit Becker Lake and enjoy one of the oldest reservoirs in the White Mountains. Keep in mind that this lake…

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C

Cast and wait.

Good fishing starts with patience.

Canyon Lake

This beautiful lake was formed behind Mormon Flat Dam constructed in 1923-1925. Canyon Lake provides a refreshing contrast to the…

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H

Just be here.

Nothing else needs your attention.

Horseshoe Lake

Horseshoe Dam and reservoir are features of the Salt River Project. The recreation site is available year-round for camping (14…

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L

Let it play out.

Not every cast lands - that's the point.

Lake Havasu

Home to the world-famous London Bridge, Lake Havasu is both a water lover's paradise and a desert lover's dream. Visitors…

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Head out.

The best views are just offshore.

Lake Pleasant

With 10,000 acres of crystal-clear water, Lake Pleasant is a major water sports recreation center for the Phoenix metro area.…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Lake Powell

Glen Canyon Dam, which is a feature of the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP), impounds Colorado River water to form…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Lyman Lake

Lyman Lake was Arizona's first recreational state park. The 1,500-acre reservoir was created as an irrigation reservoir by damming the…

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M

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Mormon Lake

Mormon Lake is the largest natural lake in Arizona... sometimes. During droughts, it's frequently not so large, and occasionally it's…

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R

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Roosevelt Lake

Theodore Roosevelt Dam, the first major structure constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation on the Salt River Project (SRP), spans…

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Look beyond.

The horizon feels closer out here.

Roper Lake

After a long day of driving or hiking, the natural hot springs at Roper Lake are not only inviting, they're…

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S

Step away.

Time moves differently here.

Saguaro Lake

The most popular lake of the Salt River Project is Saguaro Lake. Held back by the Stewart Mountain Dam, Saguaro…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

San Carlos Lake

San Carlos Lake was formed by the construction of Coolidge Dam and is rimmed by 158 miles of shoreline and…

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