Saguaro Lake is a reservoir on the Salt River in the Tonto National Forest, surrounded by desert cliffs and saguaros. For a group staying in Scottsdale, it is the easiest way to get out on the water: rent a pontoon, take a narrated cruise, or just sit by the shore.
Back to the estate| Saguaro Lake | |
|---|---|
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service, Tonto National Forest |
| Boating pass | Tonto Daily Pass with watercraft sticker, or a Tonto Discovery Pass |
| On the water | Pontoon and kayak rentals; Desert Belle narrated cruises |
| Busy times | Summer weekends, from mid-morning |
Pass prices and rules from the U.S. Forest Service. Check rental and cruise operators directly for current rates and times.
For another river day, see Salt River tubing, and for summer planning, a summer group stay.
Paradise Reserve has six bedrooms for up to 16 guests, five of them king suites with their own bathroom, plus a pool and spa, a golf simulator, a putting green and a pickleball court. Events and parties are not permitted at the house, and quiet hours apply.
See also Bartlett Lake.
For boating, yes: a Tonto Daily Pass with a watercraft sticker, or a Tonto Discovery Pass.
Yes. Pontoon boats and kayaks are available for rent at the lake.
Yes. The Desert Belle runs narrated cruises. Check the operator for times and prices.
Pass rules from the U.S. Forest Service; rentals and cruise details from local listings, checked October 2026.
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