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Lakes and reservoirs up north along the Colorado River provide great summer playgrounds, like Lake Havasu, also popular with the spring break crowd.

A number of lakes around the state can dry up for periods throughout the year, although most of them create fine opportunities for boating, fishing and escaping the desert heat while still enjoying the spectacular scenery...

Of course, for the really adventurous, there's always river rafting and a dip into the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park. The water temps can be cool (from 40 - 60 degrees F) down in the canyon, but when it's hitting 90 in August that will feel just about right...

Have fun!

More about Arizona beaches and lakes around the Web:

Beaches in Arizona - Check out this top notch guide to cooling off statewide with a directory to information on lakes, reservoirs, swimming beaches, water parks, and more.

Open Water Swimming in Arizona - A great guide to where to cool off around the Phoenix area with photos, maps, directions and safety tips for swimming in area reservoirs..

Five great Arizona swimming holes - Check out where to find them near Mesa, Sedona, and throughout the state with descriptions, directions, and parking information.

Lake Havasu - The state's Spring Break capital, and also the location of the old London Bridge, attracting thousands of college students each March and April. Check out photos, interactive maps and, for local nightlife, check out the online Spring Break guide for tips on what to see and where to go beside the local Kokomo disco...

Arizona State Parks - Parks with Swimming - Find a complete list with descriptions, photos, campground reservations, directions, parking hours, facilities and fees.

The American Southwest - Arizona National Parks and Tourist Guide - The insider guide to attractions, historic places lakes and reservoirs, with the best times to visit and lots of good eye candy in related photo galleries.

Go Arizona - The activities section of this site has clickable listings for boating, a searchable database for fishing spots, and an interactive map to find rafting locations. Many of the areas they list also provide swimming and other water sports.

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