Watson Lake Park Campground
County Park
Write a Review 3101 Watson Lake Rd. Prescott, AZ 86301 928-777-1122 Official WebsiteGPS: 34.5924, -112.424
Overview of Watson Lake Park Campground
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Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by TreeBeard on 5/23/2023
Longest RV Reported: 16 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by campingbliss on 8/21/2020
Number of Sites 35
Pad Type gravel
Open Seasonally April - Oct.
Elevation 5,183 ft / 1,579 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Wiiiiiiiiiilbur asked on 9/9/2022
Can a small tear drop trailer fit or is it only tent camping?
Reviews of Watson Lake Park Campground 3 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 5/23/2023
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Last reported 7/25/2016
“Not the best camping experience.”
Reviewed 5/23/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
Overall Rating
While we love the amenities: cool lake to paddle on when the wind isn't up, 18 hole disc golf course, horseshoes, local hiking, and proximity to downtown Prescott, this is really a city park with some campsites crammed in. The campsite we stayed in (tent only), was so close to the next site we could hear them snoring at night. The ... more
While we love the amenities: cool lake to paddle on when the wind isn't up, 18 hole disc golf course, horseshoes, local hiking, and proximity to downtown Prescott, this is really a city park with some campsites crammed in.
The campsite we stayed in (tent only), was so close to the next site we could hear them snoring at night. The biggest sites are #5 - #9.
It's a park, so the bathrooms for campers are there for the public too - open from 6a - 10p during the summer. Twice my girlfriend walked into the women's bathroom to find a homeless person hanging out in there. Not dissing homeless people, but if your'e looking for seclusion, this isn't it.
Check out a quick look at what we thought were the pros and cons.
Pros:
Watson Lake is beautiful and uncrowded.
Lots of cool things to do like kayak, disc golf, and hiking.
Reasonably priced.
Cons:
Camp sites are way too close together (read - Prescott trying to maximize profits).
Municipal park open to anyone - not secluded at all.
Super loud - highway just outside the campsites.
Virtually no support for campers - there is no security here. We asked one of the guys working (driving a tractor) who to call if there's a problem and he said "call 911". Also, we had to ask the same guy what the code was for the showers. We arrived on Thursday and the entry station was closed, so we called the Prescott rec office about checking in, and they said we were supposed to print out our online reservations and put it in our car window. Lame. It didn't say that anywhere in their instructions and the office people weren't very nice.
Oh, and there's no campground store, ice, or anything.
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Verizon 4G
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“Gorgeous lake, spacious sites”
Reviewed 8/21/2020
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 31 |
| RV Length: | 16' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
A short walk to a spectacular lake. Boats for rent at reasonable prices (kayaks, SUP’s and canoes). No wake 5mph limit so you don’t see motorized boats. Hot, clean showers. Pros- great hike around lake and many other superb hikes in area, Spacious FCFS campsites, Close to charming downtown Prescott, Free dump station at Affinity... more
A short walk to a spectacular lake. Boats for rent at reasonable prices (kayaks, SUP’s and canoes). No wake 5mph limit so you don’t see motorized boats. Hot, clean showers.
Pros- great hike around lake and many other superb hikes in area,
Spacious FCFS campsites,
Close to charming downtown Prescott,
Free dump station at Affinity RV, w/ propane and rv supplies available,
Close to Walmart and Trader Joe’s.
Cons - camping is seasonal, April-Oct, Thur-Mon only
Traffic noise
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Verizon 4G
campingbliss would stay here again
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“Stunning Lake”
Reviewed 7/25/2016
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 4 |
Overall Rating
I went up on a last minute camping trip with my son and went to several areas which was full. I ended up here in the last spot left. I normally do not pick paid camp sites I prefer to camp in the forest away from others. However this was very pleasant grounds. The sites are right next to eachother very close together so you must lov... more
I went up on a last minute camping trip with my son and went to several areas which was full. I ended up here in the last spot left. I normally do not pick paid camp sites I prefer to camp in the forest away from others. However this was very pleasant grounds. The sites are right next to eachother very close together so you must love your neighbor. There is a strict curfew for noise. These grounds are very well kept and the ranger is aways around making sure everything is good. Their are full stall flushing toilets and showers. The camp site is walking distance to the lake. It also has a very large grassy area for picnics and playing. A nice playground and tons of bunnies hopping around. The lake is stunning with all the cliffs around. You can paddle board and fish, but be aware that you can NOT swim in this lake.
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ShellBell would stay here again
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“Pretty but CLOSED”
Reviewed 10/9/2020
Overall Rating
Camping is closed for now.. assuming Covid, pretty though.
roaddwelling would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- horseshoes
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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