Is
the hot weather making you stay inside? Feel like exploring and going
for a swim? Not all lakes here in Arizona have swimming permitted and
the nearest ocean-beach is a state away. (**There are white sand beaches
in Arizona! I loved the story so much I made it a post of its own!
click here for more info**) Here are some great swimming lakes and
Rivers found in Arizona.
Glen Canyon - Lake Powell
Come
swim at Lake Powell, the views are beautiful and the water is warm.
(warms up to 80 degrees + in the summer) Glen Canyon is a really nice
spot for swimming and has some great spots to jump into the water.
Swimming is prohibited at all marinas and launch areas. Swim at your own
risk. Make it a camping trip and camp right by the shore! For more info visit www.nps.gov or visitpagelakepowell.com
(photo via Discovershareinspire-Blog)
Spend
a day at the day use area and play at the beach! They have a large
grass area, tables, BBQs and swimming beach. Due to popularity, make
sure to make a reservation, especially on the weekend! (25$ for the day
per vehicle) for more info visit canyonlakemarina.com
Butcher Jones Beach - (Recreation site) Saguaro Lake
Butcher
Jones beach Recreation site is located at Saguaro lake. Saguaro lake is
only about 45 mins to an hour from phoenix. A big open space and has
bathrooms, picnic tables and barbeques. Makes for a fun day with the
family!
(photo via Luke Pierzina-Youtube)
Burnt Corral Campground - (Just off of Apache Lake)
Day
use and camping site (6$ entrance charge) has bathrooms, picnic tables
and grills. About two hours away from Phoenix. If you want to make it a
camping trip you can camp right on shore!
For more info visit www.fs.usda.gov
(photos via Rollingsteeltent-Blog & Google+Pantruca27)
Buckskin Mountain State Park
About
2 and 1/2 hours away from Phoenix, Buckskin Mountain state Park
features picnic areas, barbeque grills and bathroom facilities. More
features include a kids arcade, free wifi , a restaraunt and market! For
more info go to azstateparks.com (Also they have tuesday ice cream socials! bring your own bowl and spoon, 1$ donation per person)
(Photo via Beyla Campos)
Glen Canyon - Lake Powell
Feel
like tubing down the river but dont want to pay all the fees? Heres a
nice spot to relax, wade and swim around. For more info visit www.fs.usda.gov
(photo via Panoramio)
A
great site to relax, swim, and explore! You have to bring everything
yourself as there are no amenities at this site. Pack in and pack out.
For more info visit http://www.fs.usda.gov
(Photo via songskatesang-blog)
Patagonia lake
Patagonia
Lake is located south of Tuscon. The lake allows swimming in any part
of the lake except the pier. (where the boat launch areas are) There is a
roped off swim area at Boulder Beach, be safe and swim at your own
risk. For more info go to azstateparks.com
(Photo via Google/maps)
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