Watson Lake

Interesting rock formation at Watson Lake accessible by kayak.
Interesting rock formation at Watson Lake accessible by kayak.
Beautiful lake for paddling managed by the City of Prescott, AZ
Easter Sunday morning paddle.
Hidden cove.


Reviews of Watson Lake

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
135
5 - Excellent 63%
4 - Good
62
4 - Good 29%
3 - Okay
10
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

If hiking in winter, keep in mind the wayfinders are white dots painted on the rock surface. We made it quite a game with our 6 year old to find the white dots! Beautiful hike until the last stretch which is pretty much open road.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Quick easy hike with beautiful scenery! Also easy to venture off trail to get a higher up view

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very Pretty and easy walking.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wear sunscreen...higher elevation means you sunburn easier even when it is overcast.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Follow the dots! It's 5 miles and it's not the easiest, but doable hike. Wish we had more time to kayak.

4/5 - Good

sheryl

use riparian area and south east entrances for birding and hiking. park itself was great for dogs and family.

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