Apache Trail, Tonto National Forest
Canyon Lake jet ski rentals
Narrow, winding canyon water off the Apache Trail with the Superstitions all around.
About Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake winds through steep rock walls off State Route 88, the historic Apache Trail, below the Superstition Mountains. The narrow, twisting layout makes it one of the most dramatic rides near Phoenix. It is home to the Canyon Lake Marina and the Dolly Steamboat, and a short drive past Tortilla Flat.
Good for
- Tall canyon walls and tight bends
- Marina with food and fuel
- Close enough for a half day
Know before you go
- Tonto Daily Pass plus a watercraft sticker for each ski
- The road in is curvy, so take it easy with the trailer
- Watch for steamboat and boat traffic in the narrows
Plan your ride
Canyon Lake 7-day forecast
Live forecast at the water, updated every hour. We flag the best day to ride.
Forecast from Open-Meteo. Best day = warm, light wind, low chance of rain. Book that day before it fills.
More lakes
Other places to ride
Saguaro Lake
Ten miles of water under red canyon walls, about 40 minutes from the shop.
Lake Pleasant
The Valley's largest lake, with open water, two marinas and room to run.
Bartlett Lake
Sandy coves, shoreline camping and quiet desert water northeast of Carefree.
Apache Lake
Seventeen miles of deep canyon water between Canyon Lake and Roosevelt.
Roosevelt Lake
The biggest lake entirely within Arizona, under the arch of the Roosevelt Lake Bridge.
Lake Havasu
Colorado River water, the London Bridge and the West's favorite jet ski town.
Laughlin
The Colorado River between Bullhead City and Laughlin, with Lake Mohave just upstream.
Lake Powell
Nearly 2,000 miles of red rock shoreline in Glen Canyon.
Your Canyon Lake day starts in Tempe
Book online in a couple of minutes, or call and talk to a real person at the shop.