Lake Pleasant

Owned by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lake Pleasant is a watersport center of the west valley. This large lake is popular among sailors, wind surfers, boaters, and sport fishing enthusiasts. A full service marina is located right on the lake with a floating dockside bar, store, watercraft rentals, and boat repair service. The lake also features cruises on the "Desert Princess II", an 1880's replica Mississippi Paddle Wheeler Riverboat.

To Get There:

From Fountain Hills drive north on Fountain Hills Boulevard which turns into McDowell Mountain Road. Follow McDowell Mountain Road to Forest Drive in Rio Verde. Turn left and drive to Rio Verde Drive. Turn left and follow Rio Verde Drive to Scottsdale Road. Turn right on Scottsdale Road and follow it to the Carefree Highway. Turn left and take the highway to I-17. Cross the I-17 overpass and continue west on Carefree Highway about 11 miles. Turn right onto Pleasant Harbor Boulevard to the park entrance.

Acres: 10,000
Elevation: 1,600 feet
Average Depth: (lake fluctuates due to water demands from Valley)
Camping: Yes
Boat Launch: Yes
Motor: All sizes.
Fishing: Yes - with license
Water-skiing: Yes
Marina: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Winter Freeze: No
Access Road: Paved

For more information about Lake Pleasant call, or visit online, the following contacts.

Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Morristown, AZ 85342
Tel. (520) 501-1710
Online: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/lake_pleasant

Pleasant Harbor Marina
40202 N. 87th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85382
Tel. (623) 566-3100
Online: http://www.pleasantharbormarina.net