Saguaro Lake, Reservoir in Tonto National Forest, Arizona, United States
Saguaro Lake spans 1,264 acres with 22 miles of shoreline, reaching depths of 90 feet within the desert landscape of central Arizona.
The Stewart Mountain Dam construction in 1930 created Saguaro Lake as the final reservoir on the Salt River system for water storage purposes.
The lake derives its name from the native saguaro cacti that populate the surrounding desert terrain of the Tonto National Forest region.
Visitors access multiple boat ramps, the Saguaro del Norte Recreation site, and Butcher Jones Beach through State Route 87 near Mesa.
The Desert Belle tour boat navigates the lake while passengers observe desert mountains reflecting in the water near ShipRock Restaurant.
Location: Arizona
Address: Saguaro Lake, Arizona 85264, USA 85264 85264
GPS coordinates: 33.56933,-111.52524
Latest update: May 6, 2025 15:28
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