Here visitors and residents alike enjoy countless outdoor activities, and the prevailing mild climate allows them to be enjoyed year-round. Adding to this outdoor playland are the sparkling lakes, many of them managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Most Corps lakes in the region are concentrated in California's Central Valley and the Sierra Nevada foothills. In Southern California, most lakes developed by the Corps have been leased to local recreation and park agencies. Although they may be smaller than those in other regions, these Corps lakes offer a full range of water-oriented recreation opportunities.
Facilities are available for camping, boating, picnicking and swimming.
You'll also find hunting, fishing and hiking-the possibilities are unlimited. Whether you live here or are just visiting, a Corps lake can add to your enjoyment, so take advantage of the recreation areas located near you. One of the best bass lakes in Arizona. The Bill Williams River Basin is of early historical interest. N of Wenden, off 1-10.