Canyon Lake is one of four reservoirs constructed along Arizona's Salt River, originally created along with the development of the Mormon Flat Dam in 1925.

The 950-acre ace is the smallest of the Salt River's lakes, known as a popular stop along the scenic Apache Trail route at Apache Junction. It serves as a popular outdoor recreation area for the Phoenix and Sedona communities, offering year-round opportunities for hiking, boating, scuba diving, and water sports such as jet skiing.

Anglers can enjoy great opportunities to catch species like rainbow trout, yellow bass, channel catfish, bluegill, and walleye. Two boat launches are offered at the recreation area, along with a designated swimming area and a number of day-use picnic sites.

The Tortilla Flat Campground and the Canyon Lake Marina Campground offer marina services and overnight stay areas.

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