Picturesque, Serene Lakes in Beautiful Prescott Arizona

WE HAVE BEAUTIFUL LAKES IN PRESCOTT!

Prescott is well known for its cowboy history, World’s Oldest Rodeo, Whiskey Row, surrounded by National Forest, great indoor and outdoor entertainment, clean air, restuarants and friendly people, Prescott is not always mentioned as a lake destination.  Check out some of our lakes which are perfect for fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, hiking, and camping in most areas. Prescott and the Quad City areas are very dog friendly as most everyone has one, two or more furry family members.   Call ahead for availability for campgrounds as they may be booked or closed for winter months.   

Willow Lake

Located right off Willow Lake Rd., beautiful Willow Lake.  The lakes water level fluctuates throughout the year depending on the amount of rain fall each year.  If you have never been in one of our summer monsoon’s you’re missing a treat.  The summer temps cool down to almost where you want to put on a sweatshirt.

Willow Lake is great for bike rides, hiking, kayaking, canoe or boating on a non-motorized boat. Willow Lake has the same types of fish as Watson; largemouth, sunfish, bluegill and channel cats. When the lake is full it can reach upwards of 500 surface acres.    Many people come to this area for bird watching. 

Located right off Willow Lake Rd., beautiful Willow Lake.  The lakes water level fluctuates throughout the year depending on the amount of rain fall each year.  If you have never been in one of our summer monsoon’s you’re missing a treat.  The summer temps cool down to almost where you want to put on a sweater.  Willow Lake is great for bike rides, hiking, kayaking, canoe or boating on a non-motorized boat. Willow Lake has the same types of

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Watson Lake

 This majestic lake oasis is perfect for a day trip for our Arizona cities who want to escape the desert heat.  Many Phoenix area residents buy second homes in Prescott to get away even just for the weekend during the summer months.  Watson Lake has a campground with restrooms and showers.  Surrounded by a shore that is strewn with rough, granite boulders and rocks on all sides, the calm, blue waters of Watson Lake lie in stark contrast to the rugged landscape that surrounds it. No motorized boats are allowed on the lake.    The smooth-surfaced, tranquil lake is ideal for kayaking, boating and canoeing, while its bountiful stock of crappie, largemouth bass and bluegill ensure that fishing enthusiasts will find plenty to keep them happy. The Watson Woods Riparian Preserve is located nearby and boasts hundreds of bird species, including eagles and pelicans.

Lynx Lake

  Stop in and have an early breakfast or lunch at the Lynx Lake Cafe and enjoy a day of hiking, biking, picknicking or rent and boat and fish or sunbath.  You will find a variety of fish including carp, bream/bluegill, large mouth bass, rainbow trout, crappie, brown trout, catfish and brook trout.  You can fly fish, baitcasting or use your spinning skills. 

 Goldwater Lake

Goldwater Lakes is approx. 15 acres. Picnic, hiking, canoeing, kayaking and boating.  Only electric motors are allowed on the lake.  You can rent a kayak or canoe and enjoy some beautiful scenery.  The lakes is stocked throughout the summer, including blue gill, rainbow trout and channel catfish.  Goldwater Lake was named after the esteem uncle of Arizona Sen. Barry M. Goldwater.  Morris Goldwater was a long time mayor of Prescott and he held many other political offices in his lifetime. 

Granite Basin Lake

 Nestled among pines and boulders lies the iconic Granite Mountain and the Granite Basin recreation area.  This are offers year-round hiking, back packing, horseback riding, rock climbing, picnicking and fishing in a non-motorized boat.  Granite Basin Lake is a small (5 acre) lake. It is not stocked with fish, but patient anglers may catch bluegill, largemouth bass and catfish.

Get ready and plan your getaway to visit and explore Prescott and the Quad Cities.  We are popular and growing but still have that hometown feeling.  Call me prior to your visit so in between family time, I can show you some great homes or building sites as many buyers are choosing to build their own dream home. 

Here are some homes available in Prescott and the Quad Cities:

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Respectfully,

Debra K. Pauley