Best Swimming Lake Mesa Near Me

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This site is a most popular inner tube starting and take-out point. With the abundance of tables and shade ramadas, families like to camp out for the day at the water’s edge and cool off from the summer heat. During our busier weekends, Pebble Beach fills quickly, but is always a great place for playing in the water and non-motorized boating. This lush area is outstanding for birding.

Closure order is to protect public health and safety due to unsafe conditions posed by flash flooding and increased water levels. The closure order is in effect from March 28, 2023, at 6:00am through April 19, 2023, at 8:00am, unless rescinded.

Stay limit 1 day, no trailers. Glass containers are prohibited at this lake. No pets in the swimming site. Caution: Fall trees and other materials in the river can trap swimmers and floaters. Entry is closed when the site is full. Many of the valley’s radio stations carry advisories concerning lake conditions and closures. Beware: Alcohol, sun, and water are a deadly combination.

The links below provide additional information on pricing and purchasing information.

Tonto Daily Pass (and Watercraft Sticker, if required). Available at Tonto National Forest Offices and retail vendors (please call for availability).

America the Beautiful Pass. Available at Tonto National Forest Offices and online at USGS.gov.

Tonto Fee Machine Pass. Nearest locations are as follows: Pebble Beach, Saguaro Del Norte, Palo Verde, and Phon D Sutton.

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Tempe Town Lake is Arizona's second-most visited public attraction. The more than 2-mile long lake was created by damming a portion of the dry Salt River and adding water. Today, the lake continues to act like a river to convey rainwater and snow run-off by lowering the dam when needed and raising it again to maintain the water within the lake.


Tempe Town Lake is located in the heart of Tempe, running from west of McClintock Road to east of Priest Road between Rio Salado Parkway and Curry Road. A system of paths allow people to walk, jog, bike and more along its edges. It's also a great place for electric, wind and human-powered boats.

Our map of Tempe Town Lake shows where to park, bike, boat and much more. Take a look.

Since its origin in 1999, the City of Tempe has built several parks and facilities along the lake's shores, including the Tempe Center for the Arts, Town Lake Marina, a Veterans Memorial, a Public Safety Memorial, volleyball courts, a boat beach and several habitat areas.

• More than 2.4 million people spend time at Town Lake each year • The economic impact of Tempe Town Lake since its creation is more than $2 billion. • More than 40 special events happen at Town Lake annually, including Ironman Arizona and the Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade. • More than 40,000 people work at the many business surrounding Town Lake