Best Lakes in Arizona
Best Lakes in Arizona
Emily Geo
Arizona has some pretty underrated water features thanks to its dry, deserted reputation. The 48th state is actually home to nearly 130 lakes and 5 major rivers! This southwestern state is full of opportunities to hike, raft, paddle, swim, and fish year-round.
In this guide you'll find some of Arizona's top water reservoirs and tips on enjoying them.
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Prescott, AZ
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Watson Lake
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Willow Creek Reservoir
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Northern Arizona | Southern Utah Border
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Lake Powell
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NE Scottsdale/Apache Junction, AZ
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Saguaro Lake
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Canyon Lake
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Roosevelt, AZ
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Theodore Roosevelt Lake
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Peoria, AZ
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Lake Pleasant
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Lake Havasu City, AZ
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Emily Geo
Greetings fellow Earth-dwellers!
🏜️West Coast kid at heart (lived in AZ & OR)
📚Studied abroad in B.C. Canada
📍Now I call the Southeast U.S. home
🌍My passion for sustainability shines through everything I do. I currently work for an outdoor retailer and I love sharing outdoorsy recommendations and breweries.
I've been to over 20 National Parks and am exicted to create localized guides for them!
Conscious travel doesn't have to include finding a spot off the grid, living out of a van, or only eating vegan food. I enjoy sharing local businesses, environmentally-focused travel tips, and authentic and respectful ways to spend time while you're away from home. Check out my city guides and trip recommendations for mix of eco-tourism and enriching plans anyone would enjoy!
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