Camp at Watson Lake in Prescott

Arizona › Watson Lake Park

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The charm of Prescott and the beauty of one of the only granite surrounded lakes you'll find in Arizona! The unique granite formations provide a playground for rock climbers, campers and photographers!

Camping sites are only available in the summer months but the park is explorable year round! Watson Lake is a very unique place, in a state primarily made up of sandstone lies a lake surrounded by uniquely shaped Granite Boulders, excellent for hiking, rock climbing and photographing! Be sure to find a good place to sit and watch some of the most vibrant sunsets in the nation!

The park includes:

Two boat launches
Canoes and Kayaks available for rent
Fish Cleaning Stations
Picnic Areas with grills
Restrooms
Playground
Hiking Trails
Showers for campers

Pack List

Tent
Sleeping Bag
Food
10 essentials
Camera

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Activities:

Camping, Fishing, Fitness, Hiking, Photography, Rock Climbing

Skill Level:

Beginner

Season:

Summer

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Features:

Bathrooms

Easy Parking

Family Friendly

Groups

Lake

Picnic Area

Scenic

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Isaac Orloff Follow

5 months ago

Camp at Watson Lake in Prescott

Photographers Playground

This lake is amazing. Makes an excellent stopping point on any road trip. The lake is easily accessible, doesn't require a long hike to access. There's pretty few tourists and it's really big! I scrambled around for an hour and a half or so trying to get every sunset photo I could, super fun, great reflections. Comparable to a bigger Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe. Have fun Boulder hopping!

5 months ago

Added by Ross Kyker

September 2015 I made the decision to walk away from my career in Marketing to pursue my dreams. I sold most of my belongings, bought a motorhome, married my best friend and here we are today traveling across America sharing our journey I hope you'll join us and enjoy!

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