Watson Lake is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells, outside of Prescott, Arizona, that was formed in the early 1900s when the Chino Valley …
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Nov 11, 2024
We stopped here and walked around the lake a bit, then had a picnic lunch, while waiting to check in at an Airbnb. They have clean restrooms, a playground for the kids, camping sites, and kayak renta… Full review by DYR81
Oct 26, 2024
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. Just bewar… Full review by Darla A
Aug 5, 2024
Watson on Saturday. Beautiful scenery, but the water is DISGUSTING!! Will never paddle there again!! Didn't want to step foot in the water and not to mention the fresh water weeds you can barely get … Full review by Amy B
Looking to have a small wedding here in may and wondering were on the lake they had their ceremony?
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The day we went everything was closed up and didn’t see any ranger or staff so do not know The leaves had not change yet Good luck and maybe someone from that area might know
How’s the drive up from Phoenix? We have some nervous drivers.
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It's a highway, but in good condition. There are big trucks of course. Traffic moves along pretty well. As far as highways go, it's scenic and much better than many I've traveled.
How long did it take to kayak end to end? Can you rent kayaks from either north or south boat launches? Which boat launch would be a better choice to begin at? Thanks!
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You can rent kayaks in the summer there on weekends. Kayaking end to end depends on how fast your paddle. I could do it in an hour or an hour and a half depending on the …
You can rent kayaks in the summer there on weekends. Kayaking end to end depends on how fast your paddle. I could do it in an hour or an hour and a half depending on the weather and the whitecaps if there are any. You also have to be careful if the water level is low because you can hit rocks or boulders under the water. You could also kayak Willow Lake which is right next-door.
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Arizona does not recognize Daylight Saving Time, so Prescott is essentially on Pacific Time in the spring and summer and on Mountain Time in the fall and winter. Zip...
Nov 11, 2024
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