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Saguaro Lake (Keyhole / Vista Point)
Arizona, United States
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Fall through spring; weekdays to avoid boats.
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A Salt River reservoir in the Tonto National Forest northeast of Mesa, dived mainly at the Keyhole cove (with a dock allowing a giant-stride entry) and Vista Point. It is a low-visibility desert lake — typically up to 15 feet at best, with a sharp thermocline around 19 feet in summer dropping temperatures 6-10 degrees — used by Phoenix-area divers for convenient training and night dives. Silty bottoms demand careful fin technique.
Quick Facts
Depth Range3m+
CertificationOpen Water
Gear5-7mm wetsuit in winter, 3mm in summer; dive float/flag mandatory; good buoyancy to avoid silt.
HazardsHeavy boat traffic (weekdays recommended); low visibility and silt-outs; summer thermocline; submerged trees and fishing line.
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