Best Lakes near Phoenix

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Looking for the best lakes near Phoenix? Here is our list of where to rent Boats, Jet Skis, Kayaks & Paddleboards!

Summertime in Phoenix can be brutal, but cooling off at an Arizona lake is the perfect escape! We’ve rounded up the best lakes near Phoenix where you can rent boats, jet skis, kayaks, and paddleboards—everything you need for an unforgettable day on the water with your family!

LAKES NEAR WEST VALLEY ARIZONA

  • Lake Pleasant is the ultimate Upper Westside Phoenix lake for West Valley Phoenix moms to enjoy with their family! From Paqua park to full suite of rentals to enjoy a day or weekend on the water with your family and friends! Two different marinas to enjoy – both with a unique vibe and offering and encourage you to try both out: Scorpi0n Bay and Pleasant Harbor Marina!
  • Hidden Lake in Buckeye, Arizona offers excellent fishing, event experiences and camping, but is currently closed to start building out Phase 2 BUT this is a must-visit lake in Buckeye, Arizona once it reopens. You can stay in the know here: https://www.hiddenlakeaz.com/ 

LAKE FUN NEAR EAST VALLEY, ARIZONA 

LAKE FUN IN TEMPE, ARIZONA 

  • Tempe Town Lake is a 2-mile-long lake with boatloads of fun to experience (pun intended!)
  • They offer a wide array of boating and SUP rentals, but the city of Tempe does require a boating class. Learn more! 

LAKES IN PRESCOTT, ARIZONA

  • Lynx Lake 
  • Watson Lake 
  • Goldwater Lake
  • Here is a great resource listing top 5 lakes near Prescott, Arizona!

LAKE FUN IN WILLIAMS, ARIZONA 

One of our favorite lakes up north is White Horse Lake near Williams, Arizona! You can’t swim in the lake but the kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding is awesome and let’s not forget about the fishing! It will be the ultimate experience for Arizona kids as they enjoy the woods & cooler weather.

Discover the pros and cons of our latest camping trip at Whitehorse Lake!

IF COOLING OFF AT ARIZONA LAKES AREN’T YOUR THING, AND YOU ARE STILL AIMING TO GET OUTDOORS THIS SUMMER, HERE ARE A FEW LOCAL LISTS TO HELP YOU OUT:

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