Recreations Areas


Watson Lake Park

  • 3101 Watson Lake Rd
  • 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • $3.00

Located at 3101 Watson Lake Rd, the lake is accessible form Highway 89. This beautiful lake, just four miles away from downtown Prescott, features fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, camping and day picnicking – something for everyone.  The scenic park allows access to Watson Woods, as well as the boulders of the Granite Dells. Showers are available for overnight campers (overnight camping is only available during summer months).

Canoe and kayak rentals available. For detailed information, prices, and hours of operation, go to Prescott Outdoors

New Summer hour dates: April 27 through October 4

Amenities Include:

  • 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 (summer months only)
  • Showers for campers
  • No Swimming
  • Fishing
  • 18 Hole Disc Golf
  • Watson Ceremony Pad
  • Watson Grass