Lakes and rivers near Flagstaff
11 lakes and rivers within about 180 miles of Flagstaff, closest first, with boat rentals, camping and fishing for each.
Verde River
Arizona's Wild and Scenic river, gentle kayak runs near Camp Verde.
Woods Canyon Lake
Mogollon Rim trout lake in the pines. Electric motors only.
Bartlett Lake
Verde River reservoir with flathead catfish and desert camping.
Lake Pleasant
Phoenix's big boating lake with a full-service marina.
Roosevelt Lake
Arizona's largest lake inside the state, and a crappie hotspot.
Saguaro Lake
Salt River canyon lake with bighorn sheep on the cliffs.
16 cfs
Lower Salt River
Tubing and wild horses below Saguaro Lake.
3,520.71 ft
Lake Powell
Red-rock canyons, houseboats and slot canyons by kayak.
448.19 ft
Lake Havasu
Warm water, the London Bridge and boat-in camps on the Colorado.
638.92 ft
Lake Mohave
Narrow Colorado River lake with clear coves and the Emerald Cave run.
1,037.18 ft
Lake Mead
Desert national recreation area behind Hoover Dam.
Distances are straight-line miles from the city center. Drive times are longer in the mountains.