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Watson Lake is one of the few lakes in the Prescott area. Conveniently located in the Dells area, it offers many hiking trails and scenic backdrops for beautiful photography! With so many amenities available, you can plan on a full day of fun!
PLAN YOUR DAY AT WATSON LAKE
- Book a canoe or kayak rental online at: Prescott Outdoors
- Double check the park hours, it’ll vary depending on the time of year.
SPRING | 7:00am-8:00pm
SUMMER | 6:00am-10:00pm
WINTER | 7:00am-6pm - Thinking about camping out? Overnight camping is available during the Summer months! Reserve your spot here: Prescott Arizona Facility Rentals
- Remember cash – there is a $3 parking fee but Wednesdays are FREE!
AMENITIES
- Fishing – Find license information on the Arizona Game & Fish Website
- Two boat launches
- Courtesy dock
- Fish cleaning stations
- Picnic ramadas
- Ceremony pad
- Large turf area
- Restrooms
- Horseshoe pits
- Picnic tables
- Barbecue grills
- Playground equipment
- Hiking trails
- Overnight camping
- Showers for campers
- No Swimming, unfortunately
- And so much more!
Watson Lake is great place to gather with family and friends for birthdays, barbecues and other celebrations! Keep in mind – the picnic ramadas must be reserved ahead of time and you’ll want to do so they are unlocked prior to your arrival time.
Hike around the lake or through the Watson Woods area – both areas are gorgeous and offer great photo ops! There are many areas along the way to dip off the trail to stop for a picnic or do some rock climbing. Between the lake, large trees and stunning rocks – Watson Lake is also a popular place for wedding photography as it offers a vast variety of backdrops for breathtaking images!
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