Beaches in Arizona

46 beaches

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Apache Lake

Apache Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Ashurst Lake

Ashurst Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Bartlett Lake

Bartlett Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Big Lake (AZ)

Big Lake (AZ)

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Canyon Lake (Acacia)

Canyon Lake (Acacia)

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Cataract Lake

Cataract Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Christopher Creek

Christopher Creek

Rocky Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Crescent Lake (AZ)

Crescent Lake (AZ)

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Dogtown Lake

Dogtown Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Encanto Park Lake

Encanto Park Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Fool Hollow Lake

Fool Hollow Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Fossil Creek

Fossil Creek

Rocky Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Goldwater Lake

Goldwater Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Granite Basin Lake

Granite Basin Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Hawley Lake

Hawley Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Horseshoe Lake (AZ)

Horseshoe Lake (AZ)

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Kaibab Lake

Kaibab Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Kiwanis Lake

Kiwanis Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Lake Havasu (London Bridge)

Lake Havasu (London Bridge)

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Lake Havasu State Park

Lake Havasu State Park

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Lake Mary

Lake Mary

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Lake Mohave (Telephone Cove)

Lake Mohave (Telephone Cove)

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Lake Pleasant (Scorpion Bay)

Lake Pleasant (Scorpion Bay)

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Lake Powell (Wahweap Beach)

Lake Powell (Wahweap Beach)

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Lone Rock Beach

Lone Rock Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Lynx Lake

Lynx Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Oak Creek (Grasshopper Point)

Oak Creek (Grasshopper Point)

Rocky Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Oak Creek (Red Rock Crossing)

Oak Creek (Red Rock Crossing)

Sandy Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Oak Creek Canyon

Oak Creek Canyon

Rocky Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Papago Park Ponds

Papago Park Ponds

Sandy Beach
pond Kid-Friendly
Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
River Island State Park

River Island State Park

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Roper Lake State Park

Roper Lake State Park

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Saguaro Lake

Saguaro Lake

Rocky Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly
Salt River Tubing Beach

Salt River Tubing Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Santa Fe Lake

Santa Fe Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Show Low Lake

Show Low Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Sunrise Lake

Sunrise Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Tempe Town Lake

Tempe Town Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Tonto Creek

Tonto Creek

Sandy Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Verde River Beach

Verde River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Watson Lake

Watson Lake

Rocky Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
West Clear Creek

West Clear Creek

Rocky Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Wet Beaver Creek

Wet Beaver Creek

Rocky Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Willow Springs Lake

Willow Springs Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Woods Canyon Lake

Woods Canyon Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

How many beaches are in Arizona?

Arizona has 46 documented beaches. 38 are sandy beaches.

Which beaches in Arizona are kid-friendly?

Arizona has 46 kid-friendly beaches with gentle waves, lifeguards, and family amenities.

Are there dog-friendly beaches in Arizona?

Some beaches in Arizona allow dogs, but rules vary. Always check local regulations before bringing pets. Many beaches have seasonal or time-of-day restrictions.

What's the best time to visit beaches in Arizona?

Summer months (June-August) are peak season with warmest water. Shoulder seasons (May, September) offer fewer crowds. Check local weather and water conditions before visiting.

Do beaches in Arizona have lifeguards?

Lifeguard coverage varies by beach and season. Many popular beaches have lifeguards during summer months. Check individual beach pages for specific amenity information.

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