Canyon Lake Arizona Aerial View

Canyon Lake

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(307) · Hiking area in Tortilla Flat, United States
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Less than an hour’s drive from Phoenix lies the unspoiled beauty of Canyon Lake. Here, you’ll revel in a playground with more than 28 miles of …

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Jan 31, 2025
Canyon Lake is beautiful, but most suited to smaller boats, Being fed by Salt River, offers plenty of water to explore beyond the lake itself. As for the campground, there are few amenities. There is…Full review by danapF2193HN
Dec 31, 2024
This is a beautiful lake. Crystal clear water. The water is cold in winter but it’s still worth the stop to catch some sun. There’s a 1 hour cruise from the boat area.Full review by TravelingBum52
Sep 12, 2024
Me and my new wife had a really good time.. were the only ones on the tour this day..Thank you Frank for this tour. You were very informative.Full review by garywV3942FN
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Canyon Lake is one of four reservoirs that were formed by the damming of the Salt River in the U.S. state of Arizona. Canyon Lake lies appro…
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Is the lake accessible for dogs?
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Yes it is. There is a marina with docks and a boat launch. There is also some shore line but don't know if you have to pay to use the shore line or if it is for free public use.
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Do you need to have a reservation or can you just show up?
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NO - don't take the chance and just show up! That is what we did and we almost did not make it on! They only had 5 tickets left and I was lucky enough to get two. All the other people …
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NO - don't take the chance and just show up! That is what we did and we almost did not make it on! They only had 5 tickets left and I was lucky enough to get two. All the other people had reservations.
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Is it easy to get kayaks in the water from the beach?
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I believe it would be easy. We did not kayak, but from what we saw, it would be.
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how far a drive from Catalina, AZ to Canyon Lake, in miles/hours?
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Probably take about 2 hours, 90+ miles.
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How much person?
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Cant remember but go to their website and you should be able to find your answer.
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Are pets allowed?
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Absolutely! Campers may bring up to two pets per site. We recommend bringing their shot records as we are surrounded by wildlife and require picking up after them....
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