Lakes in Arizona

15 lakes

A

Watch closely.

There's more happening beneath the surface.

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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Step away.

Time moves differently here.

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

Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

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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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

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

Start early.

Mornings feel different on the water.

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

Keep it simple.

Water, sky, and a little space.

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

Cast and wait.

Good fishing starts with patience.

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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Take it in.

Some places don't need a plan.

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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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

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

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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

Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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Follow the light.

It moves differently across the water.

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

Look beyond.

The horizon feels closer out 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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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

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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