Water Activities
You may not expect to find lakes in the arid southwest, and though there are no natural lakes on the Coronado National Forest, several man-made lakes are available for recreational use.
Boating - Motorized
The Coronado National Forest offers boating opportunities at 4 lakes. Only trolling motors are allowed.
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Hutches Pool via Sabino Canyon #23
This popular hike starts at Sabino Canyon Trail #23 (3.7 miles up the paved road not accessible to personal vehicles) and begins its ascent for 2.5 miles to West Fork #24. From here, the trail…
Lakeshore Trail #128
This 5-mile moderate trail passes through oak forest and over rocky ledges as it follows the shore around the lake. A short .2 one-way section of trail near the marina is paved with concrete, at a…
Lakeview Campground
Site Open
Located on a hill overlooking Parker Canyon Lake, campsites are spread among a stand of oaks and junipers. From the campground it is just a short walk to the lakeshore or a short drive to the boat…
Lower Tanque Verde Falls Trail #342
This trail starts at the lower trailhead and descends switchbacks to the creek bed. Use caution navigating the smooth bedrock and boulders at the end of the trail; they are slippery even when dry.…
Parker Canyon Lake
Tucked among towering oaks, Parker Canyon Lake is a hidden oasis at the base of the Huachuca Mountains. This out-of-the-way destination, located twenty-five miles south of Sonoita through the rolling…
Pena Blanca Lake
Site Open
SR 289, I-19 to Peña Blanca Lake Pavement Rehabilitation - The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin a pavement rehabilitation project in the fall of 2025, on State Route 289 from milepost…
Riggs Flat Lake
Site Closed
Riggs Flat Lake is located at the end of Swift Trail, a road that winds along the top of the Pinaleño Mountains. It is a small picturesque lake, 11 acres in size, set in alpine forest and…
Upper Tanque Verde Falls
This .5-mile (one way) trail winds through the desert and descends a series of stone steps into an area of the canyon above Tanque Verde Falls with rocky ledges and seasonal pools and sandy beaches.…