Watson Lake
This beautiful lake is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells, just four miles away from downtown Prescott, features fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, camping and day picnicking.
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Watson Lake
This beautiful lake is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells, just four miles away from downtown Prescott, features fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, camping and day picnicking.
Willow Lake
Watson and Willow Lakes are most notable for the number of waterfowl they support during the migration and winter periods.
Goldwater Lake
A small, picturesque, man-made reservoir nestled in the pines above Prescott. A pair of bald eagles are often seen during summer.
Granite Basin
Nestled among pines and boulders of Prescott's iconic Granite Mountain in Granite Basin Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Granite Lake has excellent birding areas.
Granite Dells
The Dells offer unique coarse-grain granite rock formations, 2 small lakes, and miles of trails. Watson Lake and Willow Lake are small man-made reservoirs in the Dells and designated as Important Bird Areas (IBAs).
Lynx Lake
A 55-acre reservoir located at 5,530 feet elevation is approximately 5 miles east of Prescott in the Bradshaw Mountains. Bald eagles are common sightings along with Mandarin ducks.
Upper Verde River Wildlife Area
A riparian area spanning 1,800-acres along upper Verde River and lower Granite Creek. Designated as an Arizona Important Bird Area (IBA).
List of Sites
Willow Lake
Watson and Willow Lakes are most notable for the number of waterfowl they support during the migration and winter periods.
Goldwater Lake
A small, picturesque, man-made reservoir nestled in the pines above Prescott. A pair of bald eagles are often seen during summer.
Granite Basin
Nestled among pines and boulders of Prescott’s iconic Granite Mountain in Granite Basin Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Granite Lake has excellent birding areas.
Granite Dells
The Dells offer unique coarse-grain granite rock formations, 2 small lakes, and miles of trails. Watson Lake and Willow Lake are small man-made reservoirs in the Dells and designated as Important Bird Areas (IBAs).
Lynx Lake
A 55-acre reservoir located at 5,530 feet elevation is approximately 5 miles east of Prescott in the Bradshaw Mountains. Bald eagles are common sightings along with Mandarin ducks.
Upper Verde River Wildlife Area
A riparian area spanning 1,800-acres along upper Verde River and lower Granite Creek. Designated as an Arizona Important Bird Area (IBA).