Granite Basin
Nestled among pines and boulders of Prescott’s iconic Granite Mountain, Granite Basin Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-round including: hiking, backpacking, horse riding, non-motorized boating, rock climbing, fishing, camping, and picnicking. Birding is good around Granite Lake.
Playa Picnic Site offers a paved parking area, vault toilets, water and picnic tables.
Site Information
Region: North Central
County: Yavapai
Directions:
Latitude: 34.61697
Longitude: -112.550534
Operational Hours: Other
Other Operational Hours: March 1 - April 30: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; May 1 - August 31: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM; September 1 - November 30: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM; December 1 - February 28 (or 29): 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Admission or Fees: $5.00 day use fee; America the Beautiful and Interagency Pass accepted
Habitats: Lake or Pond, Pinyon-juniper Forest, Pine-oak Forest, Pine forest
Know Before You Go
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Acorn Woodpecker, Bridled Titmouse, Canyon Wren, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Painted Redstart, Red Crossbill
Charismatic: Anna’s Hummingbird, Curve-billed Thrasher, Lesser Goldfinch, Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Contact Information
US Forest Service
Prescott National Forest
2400 Melville Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: 928-443-8000
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/prescott/recreation/recarea/?recid=75174
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L390362
