Lakes in Arizona

15 lakes

A

No rush.

The lake doesn't ask for much.

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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Head out.

The best views are just offshore.

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

Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

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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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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

Follow the light.

It moves differently across 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

Cast and wait.

Good fishing starts with patience.

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

Look beyond.

The horizon feels closer out here.

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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One more cast.

Early light makes it worth it.

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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Let the road decide.

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

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 moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

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

The road is the experience.

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

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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Quiet holds here.

The stillness is part of the experience.

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

Take it in.

Some places don't need a plan.

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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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

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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