Tonto National Forest, near Mesa
Saguaro Lake jet ski rentals
Ten miles of water under red canyon walls, about 40 minutes from the shop.
About Saguaro Lake
Saguaro Lake sits about 40 miles northeast of downtown Phoenix, and much closer to Mesa and Scottsdale. It is named for the saguaro stands that cover its hillsides. Full, it runs about 10 miles long with more than 22 miles of shoreline and reaches 118 feet at its deepest. It is a favorite for power boating, water skiing, kayaking, fishing and, of course, jet skiing.
Good for
- Closest big water to Tempe
- Butcher Jones beach for a lunch stop
- Marina, ramps and restrooms
- Canyon walls block afternoon wind on the upper lake
Know before you go
- Tonto Daily Pass plus a watercraft sticker for each ski
- Weekends fill early in summer, so launch in the morning
- Stay slow near the marina and the narrows
Plan your ride
Saguaro 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.
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Laughlin
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Lake Powell
Nearly 2,000 miles of red rock shoreline in Glen Canyon.
Your Saguaro Lake day starts in Tempe
Book online in a couple of minutes, or call and talk to a real person at the shop.