Barlett Lake
Having a surface area of 2,815 acres, Bartlett Lake in the Tonto National Forest provides outdoor enthusiasts with opportunities for boating, fishing, and water sports. You can choose to visit Phoenix for a day or arrange an extended holiday while in the city because it is so nearby, about a 60-mile journey north of downtown. On the Verde River, this was the first reservoir constructed. Bartlett Lake, renowned for its clear waters, is mentioned in Native American tribes from the valley's tales as having "sweet water." Watch for coyotes, bald eagles, mule deer, javelina (boar-like animals), and javelina. Wildlife viewing is a part of the lake experience. There is also a plethora of desert vegetation, including mesquite trees, saguaro cacti, and ocotillo blossoms. If you go in the spring, keep an eye out for the voluminous displays of wildflowers that emerge following the region's wet winters.
Like all the lakes in the Phoenix area, Bartlett Lake is renowned for its breathtaking vistas of the desert highlands and saguaro-covered hillsides that surround it. Bartlett Lake is breathtaking in the spring, when the cacti are in bloom and wildflowers cover the landscape. These clear waters, created by Bartlett Dam and fed by the Verde River, are highly popular with fans of water sports. Speed boats can get wild due to their length and enormous surface area. Put the water skis on, go on the jet skis, and hold onto your tubes tightly. Bartlett Marina offers jet ski rentals, making it simple and practical. Or, you can launch on your own using accessible, paved launch ramps.
Location: Phoenix metropolis
Area: 2,815 acres
