Best Lakes in Arizona

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.

Read less

Updated ago

Save

Prescott, AZ

Watson Lake

@geo-conscious

Add to

Details

Willow Creek Reservoir

@geo-conscious

Add to

Details

Northern Arizona | Southern Utah Border

Lake Powell

@geo-conscious

Add to

Details

NE Scottsdale/Apache Junction, AZ

Saguaro Lake

@geo-conscious

Add to

Details

Canyon Lake

@geo-conscious

Add to

Details

Roosevelt, AZ

Theodore Roosevelt Lake

@geo-conscious

Add to

Details

Peoria, AZ

Lake Pleasant

@geo-conscious

Add to

Details

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Lake Havasu

@geo-conscious

Add to

Details

Check out more Phoenix recommendations/day trip suggestions below!

Emily Geo

City Guide: Phoenix, AZ

Have you ever wanted to check out all that Phoenix has to offer? It's become a popular destination for Bach weekends thanks to the sunshine-filled days and access to bars, golf, trails, pools, sports, and more! As a Phoenician, I've put together this guide to highlight some must-see spots. These suggestions feature mostly 21+ establishments, but include a wide range of atmospheres for any mood. Enjoy recommendations for food, drink, and fun activities for everyone on your trip.

Free

* * *

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!

Read less

Send A Tip

Support Emily Geo’s work.

Select your tip amount

$10

$20

$50

Or type in other amount