Phoenix, AZ · population 1,673,164

Lakes and swimming beaches near Phoenix

Phoenix sits within reach of 5 lakes in this guide. The closest is Lake Pleasant, about 25 miles out. Every page carries the water level where an agency publishes one, the current weather and the access points.

 Lakes near Phoenix (5)

Water near Phoenix

Lakes and swimming spots within reach.

Closest lakes to Phoenix

Ordered by distance from the city center.

Lake Pleasant

Arizona · Yavapai County

Lake Pleasant

At roughly 9,970 acres, Lake Pleasant is one of the lakes covered in Arizona. Its shoreline falls inside Yavapai County. Bureau…

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Bartlett Lake

Arizona · Maricopa County

Bartlett Lake

Bartlett Lake covers about 2,815 acres of the Verde River in Arizona. It lies in Maricopa County. Management is in the hands of…

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Saguaro Lake

Arizona · Maricopa County

Saguaro Lake

Saguaro Lake covers about 1,264 acres of the Salt River in Arizona. Its shoreline falls inside Maricopa County. Management is in…

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Horseshoe Lake

Arizona · Yavapai County

Horseshoe Lake

Horseshoe Lake covers about 790 acres of the Verde River in Arizona. It lies in Yavapai County. It is managed by USDA Forest…

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Canyon Lake

Texas · Comal County

Canyon Lake

Fed by the Salt River, Canyon Lake holds roughly 950 acres of water in Arizona. It lies in Maricopa County. Management is in the…

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