Tempe, AZ · population 190,114

Lakes and swimming beaches near Tempe

Tempe sits within reach of 6 lakes in this guide. The closest is Saguaro Lake, about 27 miles out. Every page carries the water level where an agency publishes one, the current weather and the access points.

 Lakes near Tempe (6)

Water near Tempe

Lakes and swimming spots within reach.

Closest lakes to Tempe

Ordered by distance from the city center.

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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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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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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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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Apache Lake

Arizona · Maricopa County

Apache Lake

Apache Lake covers about 2,568 acres of the Salt River in Arizona. You will find it in Maricopa County. It is managed by USDA…

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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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