The Top 20 Lakes in Yavapai County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Yavapai County? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, …
Last updated: September 24, 2025
This spot is so popular, that as of early 2022, an expansion to parking and recreational development to include Lower Goldwater Lake is in the works. Already now, a new …
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This is a great spot to see the Granite Dells rock formations by the water. These huge boulder piles were created from ancient granite formed 1.4 billion years ago. Over …
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Fossil Springs boasts beautiful blue-green pools, making it a popular spot for swimming and family hiking. It's important to keep in mind that you may need a reservation to hike here during certain times of the year.
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Captain's Trail is one of the rocky singletrack trails on the east side of Watson Lake. You get pretty sweet views of the reservoir from this trail and some of …
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The Peavine Trail totals 6 miles of completely dirt and gravel double-track path. This southern section passes through the Granite Dells and Watson Lake portion of the trail. These early …
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The Willow Lake Trail creates a popular loop route that circles around the entire 400-acre reservoir. This particular section of trail is extra rocky as it passes through the Granite …
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From Lynx Lake Southshore, this is the most beautiful section around the lake and the most rugged with a few places to walk up and down boulders. Crossing after rain may be difficult for some.
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"The Prescott Valley Parks & Recreation department offers a variety of parks and amenities, including over 300 acres of park lands, miles of trails, athletic fields, a skatepark, aquatics facility, …
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Lower Goldwater Lake is the smaller of the two reservoirs and is a little bit off the side of the trail. You can see Banning Creek flowing into the lake, …
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Middle Lagoon at Dead Horse Ranch State Park is a really accessible reservoir. There are a number of viewing areas that are close to the many parking lots, or you …
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