Watson Lake is situated at 3101 Watson Lake Rd, easily accessible from Highway 89, promising a picturesque retreat with a blend of fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, camping, and day picnicking amid the scenic Watson Woods and the remarkable Granite Dells.

Located just 4 miles from Prescott, this beautiful lake is an oasis when you are looking to escape the desert heat. This bright blue lake is surrounded by granite boulders and hiking trails.

Watson Lake is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells, in Prescott, Arizona, that was formed in the early 1900s when the Chino Valley Irrigation District built a dam on Granite Creek. The City of Prescott bought the reservoir and surrounding land in 1997 to preserve it as recreational land.

Watson Lake is a must do on your trip to Prescott. It offers stunning views of the lake and rocky landscape. We highly recommend viewing it via kayak as well as hiking around the lake.

In the high-elevation city of Prescott, four seasons create diverse outdoor adventures. Visitors come to Watson Lake to see the wonderland of rocks that surround the water, formations called Granite Dells that seem to defy gravity.

Watson Lake packs an enormous punch in the scenery and recreation arenas despite its relatively small size. The reservoir in the north-central Arizona city of Prescott is known throughout the state for the striking granite formations that surround it and dot its surface.

2023年10月1日 · Take a journey around the entire circumference of Watson Lake on this scenic loop. You’ll pass through a wonderland of lumpy rock formations called granite dells, enjoy a lush oasis while watching water gush out of the Granite Creek Dam flume, and …

2024年10月13日 · Nestled in the rugged terrain of northern Arizona, Watson Lake is one of the most picturesque and serene locations in the state. Located just a few miles from downtown Prescott, this beautiful reservoir is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience Arizona’s natural beauty.

Watson Lake at Watson Park is conveniently located about 4 miles from Prescott Arizona and features fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, camping and day picnicking. Watson's water surface is about 380 surface acres and distinguished by its sky blue calm waters surrounded by huge granite boulders with protruding vegetation.

2017年8月19日 · This slightly moderate, 1-mile long leg, meanders over the rolling Granite Dells that define Watson Lake’s unique beauty. After a half-mile on the North Shore Hiking trail, fantastic views of the Watson Lake dam appear. From the trail, it’s fun to watch kayakers approach and paddle the rim.