{"id":5304,"date":"2020-07-27T12:52:34","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T19:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/?p=5304"},"modified":"2022-05-22T14:40:44","modified_gmt":"2022-05-22T21:40:44","slug":"10-best-lakes-rivers-watering-holes-for-swimming-near-phoenix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-best-lakes-rivers-watering-holes-for-swimming-near-phoenix\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Lakes &#038; Rivers to Visit This Summer Near Phoenix"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2473d09b2c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ec4f15;color:#ec4f15\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ec4f15;color:#ec4f15\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2473d09b2c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-best-lakes-rivers-watering-holes-for-swimming-near-phoenix\/#Water_Wheel\" title=\"Water Wheel\">Water Wheel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-best-lakes-rivers-watering-holes-for-swimming-near-phoenix\/#Wet_Beaver_Creek\" title=\"Wet Beaver Creek\">Wet Beaver Creek<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-best-lakes-rivers-watering-holes-for-swimming-near-phoenix\/#Grasshopper_Point\" title=\"Grasshopper Point\">Grasshopper Point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-best-lakes-rivers-watering-holes-for-swimming-near-phoenix\/#Romero_Pools\" title=\"Romero Pools\">Romero Pools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-best-lakes-rivers-watering-holes-for-swimming-near-phoenix\/#Lake_PleasantLake_Pleasant_Regional_Park\" title=\"Lake Pleasant\/Lake Pleasant Regional Park\">Lake Pleasant\/Lake Pleasant Regional Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-best-lakes-rivers-watering-holes-for-swimming-near-phoenix\/#Canyon_Lake\" title=\"Canyon Lake\">Canyon Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-best-lakes-rivers-watering-holes-for-swimming-near-phoenix\/#Roosevelt_Lake\" title=\"Roosevelt Lake\">Roosevelt Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-best-lakes-rivers-watering-holes-for-swimming-near-phoenix\/#Bartlett_Lake\" title=\"Bartlett Lake\">Bartlett Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-best-lakes-rivers-watering-holes-for-swimming-near-phoenix\/#Salt_River\" title=\"Salt River\">Salt River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-best-lakes-rivers-watering-holes-for-swimming-near-phoenix\/#Granite_Reef_Recreation_Site\" title=\"Granite Reef Recreation Site\">Granite Reef Recreation Site<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Can summer really be called summer if you don\u2019t go swimming at a lake in Phoenix, AZ?<\/p>\n<p>With the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, public swimming pools are closed for safety purposes. That\u2019s why we put together this list of 10 best lakes, rivers, and water holes near Phoenix for you to explore to your heart\u2019s content. Whether it be to hike, swim, or kayak in an <a href=\"https:\/\/bestinflatablekayaks.net\/best-inflatable-kayaks-under-500\/\">inflatable kayak under 500<\/a>, there&#8217;s something for everyone in the greater Phoenix area.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5305\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5305\" style=\"width: 518px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5305\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Article-8-img-1-water-wheel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"518\" height=\"335\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Tonto National Forest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Wheel\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/tonto\/null\/recarea\/?recid=35587&amp;actid=70\">Water Wheel<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Payson, AZ<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Speaking of swimming holes, Water Wheel located at the confluence of the East Verde River and Ellison Creek must be on the list. Water Wheel provides a newbie-friendly swim but full of amazing sceneries including whirlpools, rock fountains, and the arching torrent and plunge pool where water splits towards the cliff before flushing down the Verde River.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5306\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5306\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5306\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Article-8-img-2-Wet-Beaver-Creek-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5306\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wet_Beaver_Creek\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/coconino\/recreation\/fishing\/recarea\/?recid=74377&amp;actid=43\">Wet Beaver Creek<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sedona, AZ<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cactus, sandstone, and a natural water park \u2014 if these things sound intriguing to you, you need to visit the Wet Beaver Creek. Whether you want to go explore the Weir Trails for an ultimate adventure or are simply looking for a lazy day of relaxation, Wet Beaver Creek\u2019s got you covered with its channels, neck-high pools, outside picnic areas and its most famous Tongue of the Beaver.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5307\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5307\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5307\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Artcle-8-img-3-Grasshopper-Point-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Youtube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grasshopper_Point\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/detailfull\/coconino\/recreation\/?cid=stelprdb5299994&amp;width=full\">Grasshopper Point<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>N State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Grasshopper Point is a hidden gemstone only known to long-time Sedona locals. If you are looking for an undisturbed swimming hole, this is where you want to be. You will find yourself entering a tranquil heaven as you venture deeper into the stair-step cliffs. Or you can wade upstream to challenge the cascades and end with a leap of courage off the rocks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/4-scenic-grand-canyon-routes\/\">How to Travel From Phoenix to the Grand Canyon<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5308\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5308\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5308 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Article-8-img-4-Romero-Pools-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5308\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Romero Pools<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Romero_Pools\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/azstateparks.com\/\">Romero Pools<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Marana, AZ<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Think of potholes, but giant potholes shaped naturally in marvelous rocks surrounded by mountains and woods. Romero Pools were formed by rock pockets tucked high in the Romero Canyon. These pockets were carved out by running water from the canyon and provided hikers a cool and shady chill-out spot in the middle of the desert.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5309\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5309\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5309 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Article-8-img-5-Lake-Pleasant-Regional-Park.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5309\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Lake Pleasant Regional Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lake_PleasantLake_Pleasant_Regional_Park\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maricopacountyparks.net\/park-locator\/lake-pleasant-regional-park\/\">Lake Pleasant\/Lake Pleasant Regional Park<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd. Morristown, AZ 85342<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It only takes 45 minutes of driving to reach this beautiful lake near Phoenix, AZ. Lake Pleasant has always been the top favorite for Phoenix boaters, surfers, sailors, and fishermen. You may even see jet skiers there as well. The lake is 10,000 acres large \u2014 plenty of space for you to lose yourself in the water. There is ample spots to fish, on the shore or in the center of the lake utilizing the lake&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/allgoodfishing.com\/budget-fishing-kayaks\/\">cheapest fishing kayak<\/a> options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-memes-youll-only-understand-if-you-live-in-arizona\/\">10 Funny Memes Every Resident in Arizona Will Understand<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5310\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5310\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5310\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Article-8-img-6-Canyon-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5310\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Canyon Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canyon_Lake\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/tonto\/recarea\/?recid=35545\">Canyon Lake<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Maricopa County, Arizona<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This man-made lake near Phoenix, AZ is surrounded by cliffs so you can feel like you\u2019ve truly entered a separate world. As one of the most popular vacation spots, Canyon Lake provides boat-rentals and also has campgrounds and trails available nearby. There is even a swim-only segment in the lake for those who just want to float their days away.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5311\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5311\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5311\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Article-8-img-7-Roosevelt-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5311\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roosevelt_Lake\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/tonto\/recreation\/fishing\/recarea\/?recid=35797&amp;actid=42\">Roosevelt Lake<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Gila County, Arizona, United States<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Roosevelt Lake is famous for the magnificent bridge that goes over the water body. Both a tourist and photographer\u2019s favorite, Roosevelt Lake near Phoenix, AZ provides plenty of space for a variety of water sports and also has an amazing shoreline that\u2019s over 110 miles long for those who are looking to avoid the crowd in the water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/6-incredible-hotels-to-stay-at-in-phoenix\/\">Popular Luxury Hotels to Visit in Phoenix<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5312\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5312\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5312\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Article-8-img-8-Bartlett-Lake-1024x509.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"509\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5312\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Bartlett Lake Marina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bartlett_Lake\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/tonto\/recreation\/fishing\/recarea\/?recid=35333&amp;actid=42\">Bartlett Lake<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Maricopa County, Arizona<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bartlett Lake is only 45 miles away from Phoenix downtown. This is also one of the only lakes that provide aqua lodge rentals. If you have a large party, you can also rent a party yacht that can accommodate up to 20 people.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4197\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4197\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4197\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-Diner-Source-5-Diner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4197\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: 5 &amp; Diner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">View the Best Milkshakes Near Phoenix<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Need a sweet treat? View our list of the best milkshake spots near Phoenix.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-warning\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/10-places-where-you-can-order-a-tasty-milkshake-near-phoenix\/\">View the Best Milkshakes Near Phoenix<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe title=\"SALT RIVER TUBING HOW TO\" width=\"1278\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j1OiSyUnCQI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salt_River\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saltrivertubing.com\/\">Salt River<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>9200 N Bush Hwy, Mesa, AZ 85215<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Salt River is an Arizonian\u2019s go-to escape for a lazy weekend. With its own tubing establishment, you are guaranteed a chill, fun, and comfortable river experience. Salt River also has a rafting route that will take you through the Upper Salt River and brings you the most bedazzling view of Arizona\u2019s beauty of nature.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5313\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/article-8-img-10-granite-reef.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"998\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Granite_Reef_Recreation_Site\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/tonto\/recreation\/picnickinginfo\/recarea\/?recid=35395&amp;actid=70\">Granite Reef Recreation Site<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>N Bush Hwy, Mesa, AZ 85215<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you a horse person? Because this is the best place to see the handsome wild horses roaming the Lower Salt River. But it\u2019s also a stand-along river that provides a well-balanced exploration plus a breathtaking view of the grandeur Mt. McDowell. This river is also friendly enough for you to bring your little ones along.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Featured Image Credit:\u00a0Romero Pools<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can summer really be called summer if you don\u2019t go swimming at a lake in Phoenix, AZ? 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