Lake Havasu is a 45-mile-long reservoir on the Colorado River that spans the California-Arizona border. Houseboating, jet skiing, water skiing, sailing, fishing, and a variety of other leisure activities bring visitors from all over the country. Because of the rugged terrain, much of the seashore is inaccessible by land. Soft sand stretches dot the 400-mile beachfront, perfect for putting up lawn chairs beneath an umbrella.

Snowbirds flock to Lake Havasu in the winter because of the mild temperatures. During spring break, college students often gather in Lake Havasu. During the summer temperatures often exceed 100 degrees. Lake Havasu attracts visitors all year, with many of them coming to view the renowned London Bridge. With minimal limitations, Lake Havasu is a boater's paradise. Water skiers and wakeboarders enjoy the smooth water and pleasant temps, while houseboaters enjoy sailing the long channel. When the temperature rises beyond 100 degrees, personal watercraft are a popular way to spend a summer afternoon.

Lake Mead is one of Arizona's most well-known lakes. This lake is a remarkable spot, with desert juxtaposed against turquoise seas under impossibly blue skies. It is known for its beautiful water and wide-open landscapes. Lake Mead is a beautiful spot to visit with unique sights. For a bucket-list adventure, take a boat up a flooded, narrow canyon to a sandstone arch.

Lake Mead has a surface area of 247 square miles and holds nearly three trillion gallons of water. A powerboat, sailboat, houseboat, stand-up paddleboard, or even a kayak can be used to explore the lake. Lake Mead is a famous scuba diving destination, with unique geological features, magnificent wall dives, and even a B-52 bomber plane wreck. Another must-do is camping near Lake Mead's shoreline. You may camp near Temple Bar or walk down the beach with your boat until you find your own area of rock or sand to set up camp.

With almost 250 kilometers of jagged shoreline, Lake Mohave is an adventurer's paradise. This is the spot to go if you want to get away from the crowds of boaters in Arizona. The upper 22 miles of the lake are formed from out small gorges, making it a wonderful place to explore and get back to nature.

The water is warmer farther down the lake, closer to Laughlin, averaging in the high 70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit, and here is where most of the lake action takes place. The lake is easily accessible, and marinas provide all of the facilities that boaters require. Apart from a few pleasant beaches, the Nevada side of the lake is more primitive, with no facilities. Fishing for striped, small, and largemouth bass, crappie, and rainbow trout is fantastic on the lake, but the change in water temperatures as you move north makes finding the right spots a little difficult.

Lake Pleasant Regional Park's shoreline is dotted with marinas and campgrounds, and on a hot weekend, the lake is bustling with powerboats and Jet Skis racing in all directions. The lake gets quieter further out on the shoreline, and you'll see sailboats gliding by, propelled by the warm desert winds.

The park has county campsites, several of which have beachfront sites, and reservations are suggested if you want a prime spot. This is one of the best camping locations around Phoenix. Private RV parks, in addition to the campsites, provide additional accommodation options. The marinas hire out a variety of powered watercraft. Cruises around the lake are also worth checking out if you'd rather let someone else drive. If you want to go for a paddle, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards may be rented as well. Those who are brave may go on the giant waterslide, which will rocket you into the air before splashing down into the lake.

Canyon Lake is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, just west of San Marcos and northwest of New Braunfels. Although it is the smallest of the Salt River's lakes, compensates for its little size is breathtaking beauty. This breathtaking scenery is less than a 45-minute drive from downtown Phoenix, making it a popular summer destination with a limited amount of powerboats. On most Saturdays, the lake reaches capacity about mid-morning, so you should plan accordingly.

Beachcombing, sailing the clear waters to a private cove, waterskiing, tubing, and even scuba diving are all options at Canyon Lake. If the lake is too crowded for you, head to the eastern coast for some peace and quiet. Despite a large number of people, fishing on the lake is excellent. Rainbow trout, yellow bass, and largemouth bass are among the species that you will find there.

The largest, Theodore Roosevelt Lake, spans nearly 21,500 acres when full and is popular with locals who like fishing, boating, and water sports. The lake's southern side is lined with marinas, campgrounds, and RV parks. Roosevelt Lake is located 60 miles northeast of Phoenix and 30 miles northwest of Globe, Arizona. The Tonto National Forest includes it.

Cholla Bay and Bachelor Cove are two of the most interesting sites to explore on the lake. For a more remote experience, you may drop anchor along the north coast of the lake, where road access is limited and nature rules dominant. The water here, like other lakes in Arizona, warms up significantly in the summer, with temperatures averaging in the mid to upper 80s Fahrenheit, which encourages lengthy lying on air mattresses or other inflated toys.

Apache Lake is a hidden gem in Arizona. Lake visitors and outdoor enthusiasts may enjoy a remote and uncrowded experience thanks to its unique location.

Apache Lake is located downstream on the Salt River from Theodore Roosevelt Lake in the Superstition Wilderness Area. With high cliffs on one side and towering mountains on the other, the scenery around the lake is spectacular. The 17-mile-long lake offers a variety of recreational options. The Apache Lake Marina offers hotels, boat rentals, boat slips, camping, and RV sites. The lake attracts fewer people due to its position and access road, so there's a good chance you'll have a private bay to yourself. So come relax and have some family fun with crystal-clear seas, boat and jet ski rentals, and more!

Watson Lake is one of Arizona's most scenic lakes, with its unique rock formations and crystal-clear waters. It's also one of Prescott's most popular attractions.

Although swimming is forbidden since the lake is the source of Prescott's drinking water, there are numerous other water activities to enjoy. Watson Lake provides excellent fishing, with largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and carp lurking under the surface. Paddling a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard around the rocks in the shallows is a fascinating geology experience. You can try hiking trails following the shoreline and round the lake for a more terrestrial experience. It's a good idea to follow the entry road all the way to the end for a panoramic view of the entire lake, then walk a little distance beyond the large Ramada to the overlook.

This small lake is nestled in a wooded valley just minutes from Prescott. A walking trail around the entire lake and is a great location to take a walk while admiring the large pine trees. Only self-propelled watercraft such as canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards are permitted on the lake.

The water at Lynx Lake stays cool throughout summer because of its elevation of 5,600 feet, and it's a great way to beat the heat of a Prescott summer. The spacious campsite just above the lake has excellent level sites nestled beneath towering trees, and the lake is a beautiful place to spend a few days. In the Prescott region, Lynx Lake is a popular birdwatching location thanks to the constant supply of fresh water and lush forest attracts birds from all over.

Woods Canyon Lake is a magnificent, deep, canyon-bound lake with excellent trout fishing. Woods Canyon, at an elevation of 7,510 feet, has 55 surface acres and a maximum depth of 40 feet. This lake is regularly stocked with catchable rainbow trout

The lake is part of the Rim Lakes Recreation Area, and Willow Springs Lake is close down the road. The lake is surrounded by beautiful fir, pine, and oak trees. Deer and elk sightings are common, but bear sightings are rare. A picnic area, restrooms, and a boat ramp are available to visitors at Woods Canyon Lake for a charge. The Woods Canyon Lake Store and Marina offers boat rentals as well as fishing licenses and supplies. One of four developed campsites is available to campers (fee).