Lakes and rivers near Phoenix

8 lakes and rivers within about 180 miles of Phoenix, closest first, with boat rentals, camping and fishing for each.

Tubing and wild horses below Saguaro Lake.

Phoenix's big boating lake with a full-service marina.

Salt River canyon lake with bighorn sheep on the cliffs.

Verde River reservoir with flathead catfish and desert camping.

Arizona's largest lake inside the state, and a crappie hotspot.

Arizona's Wild and Scenic river, gentle kayak runs near Camp Verde.

Mogollon Rim trout lake in the pines. Electric motors only.

Warm water, the London Bridge and boat-in camps on the Colorado.

Distances are straight-line miles from the city center. Drive times are longer in the mountains.