Lake Pleasant Waterskiing, jetskiing, sailing, and nearly everything in-between. Explore Lake Bartlett Lake Drive directly up to the water and park along the shoreline. Explore Lake Saguaro Lake 40 miles from Downtown Phoenix. Painless drive over freshly-paved roads. Explore Lake Canyon Lake 60 miles from Downtown Phoenix. Narrow, cliff-side dirt roads. Explore Lake Apache Lake Due to driving distance and difficulty, this is a quiet haven. Explore Lake Firebird Water Sports Only members can ski on this lake. $400 a month or $2,400 annually. Explore Lake