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Goldwater Lake: events and weekly regulars in Prescott, AZ

Updated Sat, Oct 31, 2026 Share

Goldwater Lake is a City of Prescott lake park a short 4 mile drive from Prescott, Arizona, where Upper and Lower Goldwater Lake together cover just 15 acres. Small lake, long to-do list: paddle, fish, picnic, hike, then argue over whose turn it is at horseshoes.

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It is a short 4 mile drive from Prescott, and trails around the lake connect to the Prescott National Forest. Restrooms, picnic tables and grills are on site.

• Picnic day classics. Picnic tables, grills, horseshoe pits, a sand volleyball court and a children's playground surround the lake.
• Paddling and boating. Canoeing, kayaking and boating are all allowed, with a public boat ramp and rentals during lake hours, and electronic motors permitted on Goldwater Lake only.
• Fishing, with different rules below. Lower Goldwater Lake is quieter and kept for fishing and the shoreline: catch and release, artificial flies or lures only, and no watercraft of any kind.
• Hiking from the shore. Trails around the lake connect to the Prescott National Forest, so a picnic can turn into a longer walk.

Leave the swimsuit at home, since swimming is not allowed. The park is open year round, but hours change with the season, so check the city page before you go.

• Address: 2900 S Goldwater Lake Rd, Prescott, AZ
• Phone: Not posted
• Hours: Open year round; hours vary by season, per the city
• Capacity: Not posted
• Website: Not posted
• Last checked: Oct 30, 2026