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Phone
Phone:
602-372-7460
Address
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Morristown, AZ 85342
Basics
Location:
19 miles northwest of Peoria on State Rt 74 off Castle Hot Springs Road
Size:
15.6 sq. miles
Elevation:
1,550 feet feet
Fees:
Entrance Fees

Description

Lake Pleasant Regional Park is a large lake near the Phoenix metro area and less than 20 miles from Peoria. With over 10,000 acres of water, visitors can enjoy water skiing, jet skiing, Boat Rentals, sailing, or fishing. Lake Pleasant also offers over 140 developed sites for RV and tent camping.

The park covers a total of over 23,000 acres of mountainous desert landscape, including the lake, and boasts a number of other recreational activities, such as mountain biking, camping, and hiking. The park also has an educational visitors' center that provides information regarding the history of the lake, the construction of the Waddell Dam and the surrounding areas.

Tour Companies

  • Arizona Lakes
  • Boating
  • 480-818-7455

Wakeside Sports WakeSide Sports specializes in luxury wake boat rentals and waverunner rentals. Our MasterCraft Ski Boats offer versatility for both wakeboarders and skiers. Our Yamaha WaveRunners and Jet Skis seat up to three people to provide comfort and stability while cruising around the lake.

  • Boating
  • 602-625-1668

AZ Xtreme Jet Ski and ATV Rentals Locally owned and operated since 2005, AZ Xtreme Jet Ski Rentals offers high quality Yamaha 110 4-stroke three seater Jet Ski rentals for Phoenix and surrounding areas including, Lake Pleasant, Bartlett Lake, & Lake Powell. All rentals include trailer, anchor bags, life jackets, & fuel cans. Our complete one stop facility is open seven days a week.

  • All Arizona Lakes
  • Boating
  • 480-440-4897

Wakemakers Wakemakers is a one-stop shop for all your wakeboard boat rental needs. From all the latest gear to wakeboard lessons, Wakemakers has the most competitive prices around. We service all the lakes in Arizona, including Lake Pleasant, Saguaro, Canyon, Bartlett, Roosevelt, Powell, Mead and even Lake Havasu.
We currently offer a 2008 Centurion Enzo SV240 that seats up to 16 people.

  • Boating, Kayaking
  • 602-400-2445

Arizona Outdoor Fun Rentals Arizona Outdoor Fun Rentals provides top of the line Rentals including Wakeboard Boats, Jet Skis, Fishing Boats, Pontoon Boats, & Kayaks/Canoes. We are your complete one-stop shop for all your Arizona outdoor recreational fun. Offering every rental from water to land! Setting the standard for customer service.

  • Western & Central U.S. Lakes
  • Boating
  • 888-205-7119

Invert Sports Invert Sports offers brand new competition MasterCraft wakeboard and water ski boat rentals and charter, Jet ski-PWC-and wave runner rental. Hyperlite water sports equipment rentals. Lessons to wakeboard, water ski, wake skate, wake surf, knee board, air chair, tube and more are avalible. We service all lakes and reservoirs in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming, California, Washington, South Dakota, Nebraska and Idaho.

  • CA, AZ, UT & NV Lakes
  • Boating
  • 480-707-WAKE (9253)

ProLine Wakesports We offer complete boat charter and rental services- featuring luxury Malibu ski and wakeboard boats. Every boat comes fully stocked, with only the best equipment from Liquid Force, Hyperlite, and Malibu. Tow the boat to the lake of your choice or have us deliver it for you. We offer all the services to make your lake vacation uncomplicated and total vacation packages.

  • Arizona Statewide
  • Fishing
  • 623-412-3474

The Hook Up Outfitters We offer guided fishing trips on the majestic desert lakes surrounding Phoenix and Scottsdale, such as Lake Pleasant, Saguaro, Canyon, and Bartlett. We also offer guided fly fishing tours for Rainbow, Brown and Apache trout to the gorgeous lakes and streams of Sedona, the Mogollan Rim, and the White Mountains.
The Hook Up Tackle Shop at Lake Pleasant is our premier full service retail fly shop.

Location:
19 miles northwest of Peoria on State Rt 74 off Castle Hot Springs Road
Size:
15.6 sq. miles
Elevation:
1,550 feet
Fees:
Entrance Fees
Camping Info
Several developed campsites
Additional Details:

Main Entrance

The entrance to the park is located 2 miles north of State Route 74 off Castle Hot Springs Road. The main entry station can be reached by calling (928) 501-1710. The following facilities are accessed through the Main Entrance.

Desert Tortoise Campground - The Desert Tortoise Day Use picnic area contains 10 covered tables with grills and is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Arrangements may be made for groups and overnight stays in the picnic area by calling the Special Events Coordinator at (602) 372-7460 ext. 200.

Group Campground - For groups of 10 or more RV or tent camping. Includes covered ramadas, grills, picnic tables and restroom and shower facilities. Opened in April 2003.

RV Dump Station - Opened in April 2003.

10-lane Boat Ramp - paved and functional to a water elevation of 1600 feet. Parking available for 590 vehicles with boat trailers.

Roadrunner Campground and Picnic Area - 72 sites for RV and tent camping with picnic tables, ramadas and grills. All have water and electric hook-ups. 20 sites are for tents only in the picnic area. Restrooms and showers are available.

Overlook / Visitor Center - The Overlook Center hours vary based on staff and volunteer availability. Please call (623) 780-9857 or (928) 501-1710 for visitor center's open status. Information about the Central Arizona Project, Waddell Dam, and Lake Pleasant Park is available as well as a gift shop.

North Entrance

The second entrance to the park is located 3 miles north on Castle Hot Springs Road, past the main entrance. All fees apply to this area as well (see below for fee structure). The north entrance provides access to the four-lane boat ramp, two restrooms, shoreline camping, and the Cottonwood day use picnic area.

Cottonwood Day Use Area - the Cottonwood day use picnic area contains 23 tables with grills and is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. There are no covered ramadas. Arrangements may be made for groups and overnight stays in the picnic area by calling the Special Events Coordinator at (602) 372-7460 ext. 200.

4-Lane Boat Ramp - paved and functional to a water level of 1600 feet. Restrooms, and parking for 112 vehicles with boat trailers.

Group Activities at Lake Pleasant:

To schedule fishing tournaments, company picnics, water course races, etc. please contact the Special Events Coordinator at (602) 372-7460 ext. 200. All events must be scheduled at least 30 days in advance.

Water Features
  • Boat Ramp
  • Modern Restrooms
  • Picnic Areas
  • Drinking Water
  • Campground
Water Activities
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Water Skiing
  • Wind Surfing

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