Location: Prescott
Top Things to do in Prescott
Top 5 Bodies of Water in Prescott, Arizona (AZ)
Nestled in the conifer forests of the Bradshaw Mountains, Prescott is a historic city boasting much in the way of adventure and culture. Golfers flock to its six pristine courses, while outdoors enthusiasts find exciting hiking trails, secluded picnicking spots and adventure on the waters of its five lakes. Discover the history of the Old West in the city's museums, historic railways and the Pioneer Home Cemetery, where "Big Nose Kate" Elder, wife of Doc Holiday, found her final resting place.
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1. Prescott National Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Forest located in a mountainous section of central Arizona, offering campgrounds, picnic grounds and 2,500 miles of roads for visitors.
Reviewed By Sbaygirl
If you are traveling from Jerome to Prescott ( or vice-versa) and are up for a thrilling ride, take AZ 89-a and drive through the mountains that comprise the Prescott National Forest. Beautiful panoramic vistas of pine tree-covered mountains. It's not for those with a deathly fear of heights or winding mountain roads with hairpin turns, but for those who go, it's a visual treat.
2. Lynx Lake Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 500 reviews
Lynx Lake is one of the most popular recreation areas in central Arizona. Mild weather, the cool ponderosa pine forest, a serene 55-acre lake, trout fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, archaeological sites, and bird watching attract visitors from throughout Arizona.
Reviewed By captjrk - Prescott Valley, United States
This a great place to visit for kayaking, fishing, hiking and picnicing. The south end has covered picnic tables, grilles and a boat launch. In the summer there are canoe, paddleboat, and kayak rentals at the north end. Nice to walk arould the lake - the west side is paved and the east side is not, but still not a difficult trail. Between he north entrance and Highway 69 there is "Lynx Lake Ruin". It's an easy, peaceful 3/4 mile hike back to he ruin.
3. Watson Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 991 reviews
Reviewed By 755caml - Prescott, United States
Of the magical lakes within a stones throw of Prescott CBD this may be the Jewel in the Crown. Wide range of recreational facilities, have a rugby match on the expansive lawn area, picnic at the lake, play Frisbee Golf, kayak, fish and paddleboard all with a majestic background of the granite rock formations.
4. Goldwater Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By Rihsurf - Goodyear, United States
This area is a paddle boarders or kayakers dream. Easy access, many little coves to explore, fish, or just enjoy the scenery.
5. Willow Lake Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Boat launch (no gasoline motors) Courtesy dock Picnic Ramadas Rest rooms Multi-use trail around the lake "Important birding area" designated by the Audubon Society Willow Lake Archaeological Site A.D. 900-1100 No Swimming Fishing Summer Hours: (Memorial day-Labor day) 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Winter Hours: 7:00 AM - Sunset $3.00 parking fee
Reviewed By debbies533 - Prescott, United States
There are many things to do around Willow Lake but my favorite is to hike through the Granite Dells rock formations to a trail called the Apex. You'll scrabble up the rocks to the top of a large formation until the trail ends with a commanding view of the area rocks and then turn around and you can see quite a bit of Prescott layed out in front of you. A great place to stop and have a snack before heading back down. Like all the City of Prescott trails, there are maps at each intersection all around the Lake and many different ways to go, each offering a different perspective of the surround Granite Dells.
