Granite Dells
A little over 4 miles north of downtown Prescott, the Dells offer unique coarse-grain granite rock formations, 2 small lakes, and miles upon miles of trails. The Granite Dells is a geological feature consisting of exposed bedrock and large boulders of 1,400 million year old granite that have eroded into an unusual lumpy, rippled appearance.
Watson Lake and Willow Lake are small man-made reservoirs in the Dells and designated as Important Bird Areas (IBAs) by the National Audubon Society.
Watson Lake Park and Willow Lake Park are popular destinations in the Dells.
Site Information
Region: North Central
County: Yavapai
Directions: Route 89 from downtown Prescott.
Latitude: 34.603435
Longitude: -112.416552
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: Day use fee for parks and lakes
Habitats: Lake or Pond, 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, Juniper TItmouse, Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Charismatic: Anna’s Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Gambel’s Quail, Greater Roadrunner, Lesser Goldfinch, Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Contact Information
City of Prescott
201 N Montezuma St
Prescott, AZ 86301
Website: https://www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-events/recreation-areas/
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L300594
