Best Lakes in Arizona
Arizona has some pretty underrated water features thanks to its dry, deserted reputation. The 48th state is actually home to nearly 130 lakes and 5 major rivers! This southwestern state is full of opportunities to hike, raft, paddle, swim, and fish year-round.
In this guide you'll find some of Arizona's top water reservoirs and tips on enjoying them.
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Prescott, AZ
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Willow Creek Reservoir
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Northern Arizona | Southern Utah Border
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NE Scottsdale/Apache Junction, AZ
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Roosevelt, AZ
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Peoria, AZ
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Lake Havasu City, AZ
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Best Lakes in Arizona
Arizona has some pretty underrated water features thanks to its dry, deserted reputation. The 48th state is actually home to nearly 130 lakes and 5 major rivers! This southwestern state is full of opportunities to hike, raft, paddle, swim, and fish year-round.
In this guide you'll find some of Arizona's top water reservoirs and tips on enjoying them.
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Prescott, AZ
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Northern Arizona | Southern Utah Border
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NE Scottsdale/Apache Junction, AZ
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Roosevelt, AZ
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Peoria, AZ
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Lake Havasu City, AZ
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Have you ever wanted to check out all that Phoenix has to offer? It's become a popular destination for Bach weekends thanks to the sunshine-filled days and access to bars, golf, trails, pools, sports, and more!
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Enjoy recommendations for food, drink, and fun activities for everyone on your trip.
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Greetings fellow Earth-dwellers!
🏜️West Coast kid at heart (lived in AZ & OR)
📚Studied abroad in B.C. Canada
📍Now I call the Southeast U.S. home
🌍My passion for sustainability shines through everything I do. I currently work for an outdoor retailer and I love sharing outdoorsy recommendations and breweries.
I've been to over 20 National Parks and am exicted to create localized guides for them!
Conscious travel doesn't have to include finding a spot off the grid, living out of a van, or only eating vegan food. I enjoy sharing local businesses, environmentally-focused travel tips, and authentic and respectful ways to spend time while you're away from home. Check out my city guides and trip recommendations for mix of eco-tourism and enriching plans anyone would enjoy!
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