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Boating and kayaking near Flagstaff
Lakes, reservoirs and rivers near Flagstaff for boating, kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding.
8places to boat and paddle
10 mito the closest
3within 30 miles
May–Septemberbest months
Good to know: Life jackets are required for children on most waters, and many lakes require an invasive-species inspection or a launch fee.
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Pinegrove
14 mi southeast · USDA Forest Service
Pinegrove Campground sits in the lush Coconino National Forest of northern Arizona, offering visitors countless recreation opportunities set in a stunning landscape.
WHITE HORSE LAKE Campground
23 mi west · USDA Forest Service
White Horse Lake is an extremely popular fishing lake, 19 miles southeast of Williams, in northern Arizona.
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Within 30 miles (3)
Coconino National Forest Recreation
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
Pinegrove
Pinegrove Campground sits in the lush Coconino National Forest of northern Arizona, offering visitors countless recreation opportunities set in a stunning landscape.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Wildlife viewing
WHITE HORSE LAKE Campground
White Horse Lake is an extremely popular fishing lake, 19 miles southeast of Williams, in northern Arizona.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Picnicking
- Ranger programs
30 to 75 miles (3)
Kaibab National Forest
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
Prescott National Forest
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- Boating
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
Grand Canyon National Park
Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Horse Camping
- Paddling
75 miles and farther (2)
Tonto National Forest
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
Lake Pleasant
This newly expanded reservoir has 114 miles of shoreline for family recreation uses. The reservoir boasts a 10-lane boat ramp; parking for 200 vehicles. Recreational facilities concentrated primarily on the reservoir's western shore.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Off-highway vehicles
- Picnicking
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Flagstaff. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for boating & paddling near Flagstaff?
Coconino National Forest Recreation (USDA Forest Service), about 10 miles east of Flagstaff as the crow flies. Next are Pinegrove (14 mi) and WHITE HORSE LAKE Campground (23 mi).
When is the best time for boating & paddling near Flagstaff?
Based on Flagstaff’s average highs, May–September. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.