Kayaking Saguaro Lake: Scenic Wildlife Adventure

Embark on a scenic wildlife adventure with a guided kayaking tour of Saguaro Lake. Explore stunning desert cliffs, spot bald eagles and bighorn sheep, and enjoy the unique beauty of the Arizona desert.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Saguaro - We will meet at Butcher Jones Recreation Site to go over the equipment and safety.

From there, we will launch and paddle along the shoreline and cross the lake to Willow Springs Canyon for a snack or lunch.

Returning back to Butcher Jones Recreation Site to finish up the tour.

What's Included
  • Bottled water included for your hydration needs
  • Essential kayaking gear provided: kayak, paddle, life jacket, and dry bag
  • Complimentary snacks to keep you energized
  • Free parking fees, no extra cost for your vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Whether seeking a refreshing day on the water to cool off during the summer or planning an adventure on one of Arizona’s warm winter days, kayaking at Saguaro Lake provides breathtaking desert views with cliff-lined shores, towering canyons, and a variety of wildlife.
We specialize in small-group tours, ensuring every guest experiences a safe, relaxing,…

Location
Butcher Jones Recreation Site
East Butcher Jones Beach Road
Guides will be located near the picnic tables wearing orange Riverbound Sports apparel. You must check in with your guide to receive your Tonto National Parks Day Pass for parking.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nancy_g
Mar 3, 2025
Happy Kayakers on Saguro Lake - Our guide recommended arriving at the Butcher Jones Recreation site early because the parking lot fills up especially on weekends. At 9:30am (10am kayaking) on Sunday, we were already in the overflow lot. We met our guide, Teri, on the shoreline with the kayaks prepped and ready to push off. She provided us with water bottles (souvenir), loaner straps for our sunglasses, flotation vests which are mandatory, dry bags which have a fairly small opening so I was unable to fit my bag in it. (However the front of the sit -upon kayaks have a secure area that rarely gets wet.) Teri briefed us on our adventure and as we paddled along she shared information about Saguro Lake and how it was formed, the flora and fauna on the surrounding cliffs and hills, etc. There was five of us including Teri and we paddled into a cove - our endpoint at around 2.1 miles out - and disembarked and shared a snack and more stories. We headed back from there for a total distance of 4.5 miles. My friend and I were very happy with our overall experience and were thankful for being guided as first timers in this lake. And we can highly recommend Riverbound Sports.
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Christybressette
Jan 6, 2025
Great Kayak Tour - We had a great time paddling the waters of Lake Saguaro with our guide Teri. The scenery was beautiful and we were taken to a secluded beach at the end of a canyon. All the gear was supplied and Teri made it easy to get in and out of the water. She was very knowledgeable of the area and answered our questions. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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Linda_k
Nov 18, 2024
Great choice - Our guide was great and friendly. The sights on saguaro lake are beautiful. Have your water proof 📷 ready. We went at a pace good for us. We did not feel rushed. We all had an awesome time.
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Ronald_e
Mar 24, 2024
Great trip - I enjoyed the entire trip. Especially liked seeing the blue heron and Harris hawk. Teri and Nick were very knowledgeable and handled the group well
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Kelcey_s
Mar 3, 2024
Thanks Robert for the... - Thanks Robert for the great tour so much fun! The views were gorgeous and the weather was perfect!!!
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Ilene_n
Feb 18, 2024
One of our most memorable... - One of our most memorable experiences in the area. Terry, our guide, from Riverbound was fabulous. Beautiful,fun and safe! Highly recommend.
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