Havasu Falls
The legendary turquoise-blue waterfall on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, famous for its wide sandy beach and travertine pools; consistently ranked
Swimming Holes
Willow Canyon falls
A set of waterfalls deep in Willow Canyon visible from the Catalina Highway pulloff after rain; reaching them requires off-trail
Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness
A rare perennial desert stream carving an 11-mile canyon through the Sonoran Desert, home to diverse wildlife and numerous swimmable
Frog Hollow (Catalina Mountains)
An unofficial but locally beloved swimming hole in the Catalina Mountains foothills.
Bear Canyon Lake (Mogollon Rim)
A scenic, deep, cold lake high on the Mogollon Rim. A popular spot offering a much cooler mountain climate relative
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.
Ventana Canyon pools
Granite pools carved by Ventana Creek, shaded by oak trees, reached via a scenic Catalina foothills trail.
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
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
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