Swimming Holes in Arizona
152 natural swimming holes
Arizona has 152 natural swimming holes in our directory — lakes, creeks, rivers scattered from the backcountry to roadside favorites. Favorites include Slide Rock State Park, Encinoso, Verde Hot Springs. Every listing includes location details, fees, reservation info, and safety notes where known. Conditions change with weather and seasons, so always verify before you go.
All Arizona swimming holes
- Arizona Hot Spring (Ringbolt)
- Christopher Creek
- Coon Bluff (Salt River)
- El Dorado Hot Springs
- Encinoso
- Horton Creek
- Phon D Sutton (Salt River)
- Sheep Bridge Hot Spring
- Slide Rock State Park
- Verde Hot Springs
- Water Wheel Falls
- Agua Fria River
- Alamo Lake
- Apache Lake
- Aravaipa Creek
- Arnett Creek
- Ashurst Lake
- Bartlett Lake (Rattlesnake)
- Bartlett Lake SB Cove
- Bear Canyon Lake
- Beaver Falls
- Big Lake
- Big Sandy River
- Bill Williams River
- Black Canyon Lake
- Black River
- Blue Point (Salt River)
- Blue Ridge Reservoir
- Blue River
- Bonita Creek
- Buckskin Mountain State Park
- Bull Pen (West Clear Creek)
- Burro Creek
- Butcher Jones (Saguaro Lake)
- Canyon Creek
- Canyon Lake (Acacia)
- Carr Canyon
- Cave Creek Canyon
- Chevelon Canyon Lake
- Cibecue Falls
- Cienega Creek
- Clear Creek (McHood Park)
- Cochise Stronghold
- Colorado River (Gateway Park, Yuma)
- Colorado River (Lee's Ferry)
- Colorado River (Topock)
- Colorado River at Rotary Park
- Crescent Lake
- Dead Horse Ranch State Park
- Dogtown Lake
- Eagle Creek
- East Clear Creek
- East Fork Black River
- East Verde River First Crossing
- Fish Creek (Superstitions)
- Fool Hollow Lake
- Fossil Creek (Waterfall Trail)
- Fossil Springs (Bob Bear Trail)
- Gap Creek
- Garden Canyon
- Gila River (Gila Box RNCA)
- Goldfield (Salt River)
- Goldwater Lake
- Granite Basin Lake
- Granite Reef (Salt River)
- Grasshopper Point
- Greer Lakes (Bunch, Tunnel, River)
- Haigler Creek
- Havasu Falls
- Hawley Lake
- Hieroglyphic Canyon
- Horseshoe Reservoir
- Hot Well Dunes
- Jewel of the Creek
- Kaibab Lake
- Kaiser Hot Springs
- Katherine Landing
- Kinder Crossing (East Verde River)
- Kinnikinick Lake
- Knoll Lake
- La Paz County Park
- Lake Havasu
- Lake Mary (Upper and Lower)
- Lake Mead (Boulder Beach)
- Lake Pleasant
- Little Colorado River (Greer)
- Lone Rock Beach (Lake Powell)
- Luna Lake
- Lyman Lake
- Lynx Lake
- Madera Canyon
- Martinez Lake
- Miller Canyon
- Mittry Lake
- Montrose Pools (Catalina State Park)
- Mooney Falls
- Mormon Lake
- Needle Rock
- Nutrioso Creek
- Oak Creek at Chavez Crossing
- Parker Canyon Lake
- Patagonia Lake
- Pebble Beach (Salt River)
- Peña Blanca Lake
- Pima Canyon
- Rainbow Lake
- Reavis Falls
- Red Rock Crossing (Crescent Moon Ranch)
- Redfield Canyon
- Riggs Lake
- Rincon Creek
- River Island State Park
- Romero Pools (Catalina State Park)
- Roosevelt Lake (Cholla)
- Roper Lake Hot Spring
- Rose Canyon Lake
- Rucker Canyon
- Sabino Canyon pools
- Salt River at Sheeps Crossing
- Salt River Canyon (Upper Salt River)
- San Francisco River
- San Pedro River
- Senator Wash Reservoir
- Seven Falls (Sabino Canyon)
- Seven Springs
- Show Low Lake
- Sonoita Creek
- Squaw Lake
- Sunrise Lake
- Sycamore Canyon (Pajarito Mountains)
- Sycamore Canyon pools (Parsons Trail)
- Sycamore Creek
- Sycamore Falls
- Tanque Verde Falls
- Telephone Cove Arizona
- The Crack at Wet Beaver Creek
- The Jug (Salome Creek)
- Tonto Creek
- Turkey Creek (Chiricahuas)
- Verde River (Childs)
- Verde River at Beasley Flat
- Verde River at Box Bar
- Water Users Recreation Site
- Watson Lake
- West Fork Black River
- West Fork of Oak Creek
- White Horse Lake
- Willow Beach
- Willow Springs Lake
- Woodland Lake
- Woods Canyon Lake
- Workman Creek
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit swimming holes in Arizona?
Most natural swimming holes in Arizona are at their best from late spring through early fall, when water levels are safe and temperatures are comfortable. Spring runoff can make rivers and creeks dangerously high — check local conditions.
Do Arizona swimming holes require reservations?
Some do — popular spots increasingly use timed entry or day-use permits. Check each listing's reservation field and the official park link before you go.
Are swimming holes in Arizona free?
Many are free, but state parks and popular preserves often charge a day-use or parking fee. Each listing shows reported fee info where known.
Are natural swimming holes in Arizona safe?
Natural water has real risks: no lifeguards, submerged rocks, strong currents, and cold water. Never dive headfirst, check depth, and supervise children closely.
⚠️ Verify before you go. Conditions, fees, reservations, and access can change — confirm details with the official link before visiting. Last verified: September 2026