Lakes and rivers near Tucson

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

Salt River canyon lake with bighorn sheep on the cliffs.

Tubing and wild horses below Saguaro Lake.

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

Verde River reservoir with flathead catfish and desert camping.

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

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

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

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