Lakes near Fountain Hills

Of the lakes listed in FountainHillsGuide, Apache Lake can be considered the most remote. The second of the four main Salt River reservoirs, it is 25 air miles away but 65 miles by road and some of that is a dirt road. Because of this it is the least visited, so if you prefer more solitude this may be the lake for you. Despite its remoteness it has many modern amenities.

Bartlett Lake is one of two reservoirs on the Verde River 15 miles north-northeast of Fountain Hills. Bartlett Lake is more known for water sports than fishing, although there are a number of fish species in the lake. Despite its proximity to Fountain Hills, getting to Bartlett Lake requires a 44 mile drive on paved roads. A marina is on the lake with pontoon boat rentals.

Canyon Lake is considered by many to be the most picturesque lake of the Salt River chain of lakes. Steep rock walls rise up from the water's edge as the lake meanders back into a narrow canyon. A popular pastime here is a cruise on the Dolly Steamboat that takes visitors back into the depths of the canyon. Access to the lake is by way of a drive on the stunning Apache Trail.

Although there is no swimming or fishing allowed in Fountain Lake, the area is still a great place to spend the day enjoying activities around the lake. Shady trees and green grass offer a fine place for a picnic. The walking paths around the lake are ideal for walking, biking, or in-line skating. Other amenities at the park include picnic ramadas, park benches, restrooms, and

This lake is the more difficult lake to get to of the two on the Verde River. The lake also experiences major fluctuation by the Salt River Project in the summertime due to the fact that water supply needs of Valley residents increases. SRP has been known to nearly drain the reservoir in summer. Horseshoe Lake is 22 miles east of Carefree and 10 miles north of Bartlett Lake.

Lake Pleasant is a very popular watersports lake in central Arizona. This large 10,000 acre lake is popular among sailors, wind surfers, boaters, and sport fishing enthusiasts. A full service marina is located right on the lake with a floating dockside bar, store, watercraft rentals, and boat repair service.

Once the largest man-made lake in the world, Roosevelt Lake still reigns as the largest of the six Salt River Project lakes. At full capacity, the lake covers 21,500 acres. This means plenty of space for wild water sports and quiet fishing. Hundreds of improved and unimproved camp sites are available. Nearby Tonto National Monument and museum preserves a 13th century structure.

The closest large lake to Fountain Hills, Saguaro Lake is the last of the Salt River reservoirs before the river flows into Phoenix. Saguaro Lake is a scenic lake with towering red and yellow cliff walls. The lake is almost always busy with activity. A full-service marina, restaurant and Desert Belle paddle boat tour are just some of the fun activities you will find there.

This man-made lake in the otherwise dry riverbed of the Salt River is the result of inflated dams at each end along the banks of the City of Tempe. The Tempe Beach Park along the lakes south shore has a dock with boat rentals and light concessions. The park also features a sandy "beach" area and a large grass lawn for recreation and entertainment. Tempe holds events at the par