Lynx Lake
A popular Prescott National Forest lake for swimming, fishing, and kayaking in the cool pines outside Prescott.
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Lake Havasu
One of Arizona’s biggest water-recreation destinations — swim, boat, jet ski, or explore coves along the Colorado River reservoir; home
Granite Creek (Granite Dells)
A scenic creek winding through Prescott’s famous Granite Dells rock formations, offering a more rugged/natural swimming experience than nearby Watson
Cattail Cove State Park
A calmer, less crowded stretch of Lake Havasu south of the city, popular for paddleboarding and kayaking as well as
Watson Lake
A stunning lake ringed by massive granite boulders in the Granite Dells. SWIMMING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED due to water quality.
Seven Falls (Bear Canyon)
One of Southern Arizona’s best-known swimming holes, reached via a scenic hike through Bear Canyon that crosses the creek seven
Hutch’s Pool (Sabino Canyon)
A deep, remote pool well up Sabino Canyon, popular with locals willing to hike further than the main Seven Falls
Sabino Canyon / Sabino Sam swimming areas
The main, easily accessible canyon offers several swimming spots along its length in addition to the more famous Seven Falls
Ventana Canyon pools
Granite pools carved by Ventana Creek, shaded by oak trees, reached via a scenic Catalina foothills trail.
Romero Canyon pools (Catalina State Park)
Rare year-round stream-fed pools in the desert foothills of Catalina State Park, reached via the Romero Canyon Trail.