Here are the 45 lakes we have listed within USA > Southwest - sorted A-Z. Suggest a new lake.
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Abiquiu Lake
(New Mexico) |
Abiquiu Lake, located near Abiquiu off of NM Highway 96, is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer. Abiquiu Lake offers recreation areas and a campground. Recreational activities include boating, swimming, kayaking, hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, water skiing and more. Surrounded by Pine, ... |
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Alamo Lake
(Arizona) |
Alamo Lake is an outdoor person's wonderland with great fishing, a unique Sonoran desert landscape and a plethora of desert animals. Wildlife viewing is superb with quail, wild burro, deer, squirrels, bald eagles, golden eagles and an infrequent mountain lion just some of the visitors. Alamo Lake is ... |
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Apache Lake
(Arizona) |
Surrounded by the stark and rugged beauty of Central Arizona's Superstition Wilderness in the Tonto National Forest, Apache Lake is the perfect destination for anyone who enjoys soaking up breathtaking mountain views, watching the local wildlife, hiking, camping, fishing, boating, or other outdoor activities. Apache ... |
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Arcadia Lake
(Oklahoma) |
In central Oklahoma, forest meets grassland to create a unique area of the country called the Cross Timbers. In this interesting environment lies Arcadia Lake. If you're looking for a great place to camp, swim, fish, hike, and enjoy water and the wonderful world of nature, look no further. This ... |
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Caddo Lake
(Louisiana, Texas) |
Caddo Lake, the largest natural fresh water lake in the south, straddles the border of Texas and Louisiana. In 1914, Caddo Lake was artificially dammed for purposes of oil exploration, flood control, and water supply. A new dam replaced the old one in 1971. According to Caddo legend, the lake ... |
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Canton Lake
(Oklahoma) |
Source: Corps of Engineers Canton Lake is located in west Oklahoma on the North Canadian River, 2 miles north of the town of Canton. This man-made lake offers extensive opportunity for outdoor recreational activities. Canton Lake plays host to a large number of campers, picnickers, boaters, fishermen, ... |
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Canyon Lake
(Texas) |
Canyon Lake, with a maximum depth of 125 feet, is one of the deepest and most scenic lakes in Texas. Canyon Lake, formerly known as Canyon Reservoir,is on the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country just 35 miles northeast of San Antonio and 40 miles southwest of Austin. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ... |
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Cochiti Lake
(New Mexico) |
Stretching 7 miles long on the Rio Grande River, Cochiti Lake is located in the country seat of Sandoval, New Mexico about 60 miles north east of Albuquerque. The entire lake lies within the boundaries of the Pueblo de Cochiti Nation. Beautifully situated among tall rocky bluffs and steep cliffs, ... |
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Conchas Lake
(New Mexico) |
Conchas Lake stretches 11 miles southwest along the Conchas River, and about 14 miles along the South Canadian River. Located northwest of Tucumcari, Conchas Lake offers varied shoreline, secluded coves, canyons, and sandy beaches. Although most of the 88 miles of shoreline is privately owned, the ... |
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El Vado Lake
(New Mexico) |
Also known as: El Vado Reservoir El Vado Lake, situated in New Mexico's northern mountains, is located west of Tierra Amarilla. Surrounded by acres of mixed juniper and sandstone formations, El Vado Lake is a delightful get away. The lake stretches five miles, and has approximately 12 miles of shoreline. Recreational activities ... |
Note: For most lakes, some data are unknown or do not apply, so these comparisons may show fewer than 45 lakes.