My tips when visiting saguaro lake:…read more - Arrive early if you're planning to rent a boat or kayak, especially on weekends. The marina can get crowded and boats are in high demand. - Bring plenty of water! Arizona heat can be brutal, even in the fall and spring. Make sure to stay hydrated, especially if you're hiking or spending time on the water. - If you're visiting for the first time, be sure to take a boat tour to get a unique perspective of the area. - Watch out for wildlife . You might spot herons, eagles, and even bighorn sheep along the trails, so keep an eye out! Plan your visit during the off-season (fall or spring) to avoid the summer heat and the crowds.

I visited Lake Saguaro on a Saturday.. Good thing I arrived early at 7:30am. I was able to unload…read more my vehicle and get on the water fairly quickly. By this time all of the front beach spots at the Butcher Jones area were completely taken up by large camping tents. It was tough to squeeze by people to get my stuff on the water. The water was crowded with many different paddle boards, jet skies, boats pulling other water toys. If I return it will likely be on a weekday when school is back In session. Nice lake otherwise. Oh yeah, when I left at around noon, there was no parking down near the beach. That parking lot was packed full. There were cars parked on the side of the road all the way up where you turn into the street driving towards the Butcher Jones area. Appeared to be a LONG walk down too. The FULL signs were posted at the turn off.

We had a great time at the lake with a two-person kayak that cost only $30 to rent for an hour of…read moreentertainment. It was so much fun and one of the better dates we've had. It's nice to find activities that don't involve food, and this one was perfect for people watching and doing something a little out of the box

Chill, easy, friendly, flexible Tempe Town Lake is quiet…read moreand this makes for a simple family or friend outing. One hour is enough.

Great service and good communication. Very professional when working on my nautiqe boatread more

I had a great experience with the parts/service team at Action WaterSports. I live in California…read moreand it is extremely difficult to get my local boat dealers to help with practically anything. I was looking for a rudder for my wakeboarding boat and called 3 California dealers, each of which had some excuse not to help. So I called out of state to Action WaterSports and Christian in service was very pleasant and said he could help me. He called the manufacturer in California, ordered the rudder, got it delivered within 3 days and had it shipped to me within 2 days. Less than a 1 week turnaround. What was even more impressive was that Christian called me to update me on my order status 3 different times. In my 10 years of experience owning a boat, it is a rare thing to find anyone at a boat dealership, other than a salesman that is trying to close a deal, that will call you back, let alone follow through in a timely manner. Thank you to Christian and Action WaterSports for helping to get me back on the water so quickly!

I have rented Kayaks from Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch several times over the past few years and have…read morealways had great service and a wonderful experience. Reserving a spot and kayak is easy on the online website. Once you navigate down to the main road to the Guest Ranch, it can be a little confusing as they always have a roadblock as you progress towards the parking lot. Just proceed past the sign to the parking lot ahead. After parking, walk back towards the ranch and check in. Guest services will provide a wrist band as well as a parking pass to place on your dashboard. Once your reservation time is ready, you will be provided a quick orientation of the equipment, navigation of the river and where the staff will pick you up at the end of your float. The staff is always super helpful. Be sure to bring plenty of water and a carabiner to hook on your dry bag or backpack to the kayak. Even though the majority of the river is an easy float, there are some small rapids. You may accidentally flip the kayak if you get caught in a tough spot on the River. This will prevent you from losing your bag! I'm experienced and have flipped once or twice. Depending on the time of year and water flow, the float can take 2 or 3 hours. Beautiful views of the landscape, wildlife including various birds and the gorgeous wild horses! At the end of the float, the staff will load your kayaks and take you back to the Guest Ranch. In the main building, be sure to stop by the gift shop prior or after the float for souvenirs or in case you forgot supplies you may need. They have several items including sunscreen, water shoes, hats, shirts snd much more. I found prices to be reasonable. This is the perfect place to bring out of town visitors. They will love it.

Such a fantastic time! I cannot recommend this enough…read more My bf and I are not outdoorsy people so I was nervous about how to take on the salt river. This was PERFECT, so happy we did this over the tubing. There's a reason tubing has mixed reviews and these are all positive! It took us exactly 2 hours and it was very leisure. We wanted to sit and enjoy the beauty, it was fun to race in our kayaks, and one time we pulled over to jump in the water to refresh. We did the 7:15am Sat July 5 hoping we would get a nice serene time and compared to how it usually sounds, it was very peaceful. Few party people down the river but nothing too crazy. I recommend not going later than 7:30 if you want a more peaceful time to yourself and low crowds. Plus the sun wasn't as brutal. Saw a woman go on her own, and you're definitely fine to do it by yourself. Charge up your phone so you have plenty of juice for photos and videos and in case you need to make a "help call" "Rapids" are not bad at all so fun and simple. The quality of what they provide is very nice. They send detailed instructions of what to expect, including parking (refer to email). Do not forget your water shoes. We didn't need a snack during but it was nice to have after, obviously water is a must plus sunscreen. We wore rash guards and hats and I recc that. Pre buy a waterproof phone lanyard. I got wonderful photos and videos from something cheap on Amazon The most wild life we saw was one horse and like 5 fish lol I wish there was an easier way to keep my water in front with me because every time I went to grab it behind me I was worried I would tip myself. I also wish they had little signs to point which way to go, it's simple, but after the excitement heat etc, it's like "wait they did say left middle right left, right?" lol Can't think of any other tips, besides just do this, can't imagine you would regret. We are new to the area and wanted to do something that felt very Arizona, super happy with the decision

My husband and I really enjoyed the boat ride. There were amazing views and very relaxing. The…read morestaff was nice and the boat was very clean and you could see both inside the cabin (which had AC) and out. The car ride to the port was also an experience.....great views. Be sure to gas up before making your way to the port!! Would recommend for sure.

Celebrated our anniversary with my brother and his wife celebrating theirs as well…read more Evening dinner cruise was enjoyed very much. Bbq chicken and ribs dinner was tasty. The cruise was enjoyable with good narration by the captain, describing the scenery and history. The crew was friendly, the conditions very comfortable. If the passengers would all follow directions the dinner service would have been seamless, but my party enjoyed the two hour cruise very much.

Made a road trip stop to check out the lake and marina. There is a paddle boat ride you can take!…read moreDefinitely worth coming back to. Beautiful drive and lake. Was crowded on Sunday afternoon though.

Came up for the afternoon & picked a great day to do it. Lots of boats were at the marina & people…read moreenjoying a gorgeous Arizona day. Good place for kayakers as well. You can go to the lake or even stop at the vista point lookout stop just before the lake to check out the views as well.

Absolutely recommend this rental spot!! The guys are SO HELPFUL, kind, and make sure you know…read moreexactly what you are doing. We are from Texas and comfortable with paddle boards and rivers. BUT still knew nothing about the area. They gave us all the tips and info needed! We had the best time and saw a bunch of otters!!

I love Lower Salt Rentals! I've used their kayaks 3-4 times, and it's been a great experience every…read moretime. It's super easy to book online, and I've never had trouble with availability. The prices are super reasonable and the product is top quality. All of the kayaks I have used from them are in great condition and easy to use. They supply you with everything you need: paddles, life vests, maps, and even help you load the boats onto your vehicle. I was able to pick up two kayaks today in my sedan with no roof rack and get out on the lake for a beautiful afternoon. The owner helped us pick out where to go and gave us some tips. Lower Salt allowed me to change my reservation because I was nervous about weather and even though they were short on staff they made sure someone was there on the day of pickup to help load my boats up and get us on the lake. Everyone I've worked with there has been friendly, informative and helpful. I will continue to rent my kayaks from them whenever I want to get out on the lakes or the Salt. I can't recommend them enough!

We had the Best time last weekend at the Dragon Boat races! Such a fun experience. The weather was…read moreperfect, the lake looked great and the boats and crews were amazing to watch! Definitely recommend checking it out, if you have never experienced it!

My favorite place. I have been visiting the lake since 2002. My first visit was when the splash…read morepark had just opened up at the beach park. We had our 25 anniversary vow renewal service at the TCA right next to the lake. Arts in the Park brings concerts and dance performances. The Innings Festival was just here. The lake has so many events and things to do. You can fish, paddle down the lake or just take in the breathtaking views.

Check in was easy. We each got our tube, got on the bus for a 10-15 minute trip to site the river…read more We floated for 2 1/2 hours, which is a perfect amount of time, and exited at the #4 site. It was clearly marked where we were supposed to exit the river. We caught the bus and went back to the main staging area and returned our tubes. The water was refreshing. Recommendations: bring the obvious sunscreen, water, hat, water shoes. But also wrap your tube in a sheet. Tie the 2 opposite corners together in a knot and do it again with the other 2 corners. Flip it over and float on that side. It'll keep the tube cool to the touch. It was a nice relaxing day!

so fun!! I'm not from around the area, and the staff were so kind and helpful making sure I felt…read moreassured with where I was going and what I was doing. my only gripe is the price for the cooler tube compared to the regular tube is kinda wild. It would have been nice to have a second smaller tube for things and drinks, but when it's almost the same price as a tube pass itself, it didn't make sense to rent one. A couple recommendations would be to bring a sheet of some kind to out over the tube if you're renting one as they get hot VERY quickly. I also recommend having a second tube as there is barely enough room for just you on the ones you can rent. While I suffered because I didn't want to spend the hefty rent price for their carrying tube, I would recommended buying a cheap one to bring.

Neil is great to work with!! This place has great Customer…read moreService and are easy to deal with. i bought a brand new boat and the first time we took it out the bunk came off the trailer. Friday evening after hours and Neil was a call away. he worked thru me storing the boat on the water overnight and had his service team all set up in the AM to repair it. Still have to take boat in for its first service, which Neil is taking care of due to this mishap. Good to know there are still good business's out there!!

I had the opportunity to purchase a 2020 Malibu from this dealership and every step was…read moreprofessional, courteous and informative. Since the purchase I have visited the store and every time the service and expertise is exceptional. These folks are top notch. Thank Ypu Boulder for setting the standard.