Saguaro Lake Marina Arizona Paddle Tour for All Skill Levels

Only a 40 minute drive from Phoenix, Saguaro Lake provides a unique opportunity for you to get in touch with the natural scenery of the American Southwest. This 3.5 mile paddle includes a beach launch, shorelines decorated with iconic saguaro cacti, and an isolated section of towering canyon walls. Our guides will help you with your paddling technique as well as provide you with unique facts about local landscape, flora, fauna, and history. This adventure is fit for paddlers of all levels and ages. This tour is available year-round, with days and times changing depending on the season. Tours launch from Butcher Jones Recreation Site. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled launch. Prior paddle experience is recommended for this approximately 3.5 - 4 mile long tour. If reserving a stand up paddleboard, prior SUP experience is REQUIRED as there will be exposure to potential wind and boat wake. Riverbound Sports Paddle Co. is an authorized outfitter operating under permit through the Tonto National Forest Mesa District, providing tours at Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, and the Lower Salt River. All tour guides are CPR certified and ACA (American Canoe Association) certified for instruction, guiding, and water safety. The tour is subject to change or be canceled due to weather conditions. All participants must wear a PFD during the tour. No exceptions. Participants should be able to swim.