8.17.25 - It's been over 10 years since the last time I've been to this lake. I remember going with a large group that time but can't remember much else about it. I was a bit reluctant to go again since it's not really my thing. The drive was about an hour from Chandler area. I believe we went to the 10 lane boat ramp area which has a pretty wide ramp which made it easy for them to get the boat and jet skis in. It was a super hot day but the water was pretty nice. We were out there at 4pm and didn't get back to the boat ramp until after 8pm. Long enough for me! Some of them tried wakeboarding which looked fun! Unfortunately, due to some joint issue, I wasn't able to try it. It didn't seem super packed that weekend so that was nice. I did kinda wanted to checkout the Marina area but we didn't get to do that. read more

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I've been to Lake Pleasant twice and I am definitely a fan. What a beautiful Lake. I had no idea how huge it was and I'm thankful for my friends taking me out on their boat. Entrance to the park is only $7 and totally worth it. read more

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This was our first visit to Lake Pleasant for the "Touch a Truck Event" and we had such a wonder time. Our kids had a great time learning hands on and getting to ask questions about the different types of trucks and how they work. So many photo opportunities with different trucks and a wonderful view of Lake Pleasant. The event was free and you only had to pay for parking ($9) which is an amazing price to pay for an activity to do with the kids. We definitely want to come back to the lake and try water activities, so we'll be back soon! read more

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Always a fun getaway close to home. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Property is kept so clean and camping is very affordable especially in the Ringtail area. Love the shuttle down to Dillon's. read more

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Talk about one stop Shop! Quite Splendid! Jet skis, Paddle-boarding, private boat charters, and more! We started with renting the Jet Skies! Easy to do. We wanted to check them my for an hour to start and then frolic around the other areas! So much fun. The lake is huge! So much to cover. I loved being out on the water I forgot how fun jet Skies are. They are Wonderful. They have a floating obstacle course. Yeah crazy! A bar and grill with a great view of the lake. I'll be coming here any chance I get. They This is a great vacation. For the whole family. This Should be called Happy Town! Checking it out may change your outlook. read more

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After paddling here a few times, I'm redoing my rating. The lake is beautiful and offers a lot of areas to launch your paddleboards from or to just hang out and swim. But, there is so much trash, broken glass, beer caps and crap everywhere. The beaches are not cleaned up. And folks using the recreation sites leave their trash and just don't care. It's disgusting. There's plenty of trash bins available too. The crews that empty the trash bins only do just that... empty the bins. They don't clean the area. There's also absolutely NO park rangers around. People do as they want because there's no consequences to be had. Boats and jet skis race through no wake zones narrowly missing swimmers. Its disgusting. Colorado sure takes more pride in their outdoor areas. Colorado Park rangers do a great job keeping the public outdoor spaces safe and clean. Arizona, not so much. read more

Back to the Sonoran desert! Saguaro and Teddy bear cholla cacti line the trails along with creosote and palo verde trees - and more fora and fauna I do not know. I know the desert looks thirsty now, but it is still so stellar. I pedaled my Santa Cruz Mountain bike on the Wild Burro, Beardsley, Pipeline and Cottonwood trails. Trails are moderate, hard pack, not too technical, some rocky, easy flow to ride or hike. The sun so warm and the air a cool 55 degrees made for a great ride. You can ride onto the Maricopa trial that connects all regional parks in Maricopa Copa County - that is a 300 mile trail. Thank the heavens for the rain! There are approximately 600 wild burro's roaming the desert because they can bath and drink in this amazing lake. I got some pics and videos of the burro's to show ya. Hike, bike, camp, pedal and boat this is a place you do not wanna miss when checking out Phoenix in Maricopa County. Outdoor fun in the sun, you can keep a distance from the virus. Be safe! Get outdoors into the Sonoran Desert. read more

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My Aquatic Therapy. It's been ions since I've been here & finally had the opportunity to take the family boat out. I don't recall an entry fee my last time here circa 1998...but hey what's $7 for a relaxing time on the water? Plus while we were boating I thought I saw a Smallmouth Bass as the lake encompasses a lot of different fish species. Aside from watering it out on the boats, fishing, scuba diving, water/jet skiing & even windsurfing, other recreational activities include RV parking, mountain biking, camping, picnicking & hiking. There a many nooks & crannies where you can actually take a pause to enjoy the surroundings. 411: *Multiple Boat Docks & Beach Access. *An Artificial Reservoir with primary inflows of the Agua Fria River & considered one of the most ARs around the Phoenix area. *Beautiful scenery at the park & ruins of Hohokam Puebloans Village. *Dillion's Restaraunt on the Harbor. *Pleasant Harbor Convenience Store. *Various Resorts close by. *Host for the annual Bill Luke Big Bass Days. *The Pleasant Valley Airport is 3 miles away. *Pet mostly dogs friendly. *Easy access to Freeways. I recommend Lake Pleasant for any water outings, especially if you don't want to travel too far from the Phoenix Metropolitan area. read more

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Viewed the lake from the lake pleasant marina. I was told that it's a man- made lake. It's very nice. Fishing, boating, ducks in the water quacking in hopes of feeding, restaurants and shops at the marina. A pleasant experience! read more

Water, water, water in the desert! Fun place to visit and chill. Love camping here. Arizona wild life in full bloom all seasons. Not to hard to do in Arizona. We only have two seasons. Hot as Hell, and mildly chilly. read more

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Beautiful lake for so many activities. We went paddle boarding and the water level was so high we could paddle around an island that was not an island the end of last year. $7 parking fee for cars. We drove to an area called fireman's cove, parked and put in our board right behind our SUV. The water was clear and in the high 70s but felt warm. read more

Lake Pleasant - Me paddling out - Boating Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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A great hang-out place for us as it is 20 mins drive only and so we have been here multiple times. We love it every time we go here. Serenity and peaceful with a big lake view. The restaurant on the deck is a cool and a great place to eat lunch there sitting next to the lake. I would highly recommend this place for even day trips. Sometimes this place is very crowded and you will see people all over the park. Plenty of water activities to do and a great place for private boats too. read more

Lake Pleasant - Boating Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

I could have sworn I wrote a review for Lake Pleasant. We come here monthly for an activity one of my children is enrolled in. People at the entrance gate are always nice and helpful. Fee to enter the park is $7.00 Living in the desert, it's nice to have a lake to escape to. Lake itself is large enough to bring sailboats, motorized boats, and paddle craft. Paddle craft should be advised that sometimes the larger boats can be a little wild. This is especially true in the summer months. We have been sailing on the lake. It was an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. It always seems to be windier at the lake, than it is in town. People may also swim in the lake. Spots at the marina may be rented out. This includes dock spaces for houseboats. As an added level of security, only those renting a space get a gate code, and bathroom code for where boats dock. This doesn't mean the marina is exclusively for those who dock their boats there. There is an area to enjoy that marina feel. That includes a restaurant; Dillion's Bayou. Restrooms are also available. Shuttles are available to take visotors from particular parking lots to the harbor. A limited amount of shared storage is on the back of these large golf carts. Remember, you are going to be sharing the space with everybody else on the shuttle. Do not plan on bringing too much. Also, remember to bring money to tip drivers. Lake Pleasant is also a popular camping destination. Campsites near the office have been packed any weekend we have driven by. As on gets further from that area, campsites are less populated. Especially in the off-season. Being the desert, there isn't much shade. Bring your own shade, if you can. Also, don't forget plenty of water. Other than the lake, there isn't much around for miles. Due to that void, a gas station is located near the boat storage area. A fire department is also based at the lake. read more

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We love the lake in Arizona cause it's so dang hot we will take anything. Lake Pleasant is clean and easy to access. Regular entrance fee is $7. There are plenty of places to unload your Boats and toys. There are also a lot of different spots to just hangout in the water and BBQ or splash around. We also found tables with covers to sit and have a little picnic which had BBQs at each little Ramada. We will be back more that it's hot already! read more

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I haven't ever seen a lake with so much trash and debris. You couldn't find a shoreline that was not riddled with donkey feces, broken glass or plastic trash. read more

Whoa! How have I not come here before?! My family and I came a couple of weeks ago to go on their boat, and we had so much fun! The lake was fairly clean, aside from a few dead fish that we passed by. We went super early a Saturday morning and the line to get in was PACKED. This is clearly the spot to come during summer, there's so many coves and amazing little spots. There is a couple of negatives; there is absolutely no boating or jet ski etiquette, no one is patient or very nice when it comes to docking. We were almost hit by another boat because they were not paying attention and had come out of nowhere. Would highly recommend trying this lake out, but absolutely be careful because others are not paying attention to where they're going, the lake signs on speed, or aware of their surroundings and other people. read more

Lake Pleasant - Boating Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

Dude at the front gate was horrible. Horrible attitude, zero customer service. $7 to get on the property to drop someone off. We were in and out in 5 minutes. Got a picture of the lake though. Extremely unlikely I'll ever come back. read more

Friends, we finally got to visit Lake Pleasant in Peoria AZ. We got to enjoy some beautiful scenery and saw lots of boats! Unfortunately the play ground was closed, but I imagine it's a fun place to unwind after a long week. Happy trails! @Gorgeous. George2020 read more

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We spent over an hour (& $7) I guess just to pee, since apparently unless you're bringing or renting a boat, no one gives a shit whether you're there. No signage indicated the area was boating only, or that swimming was closed, or located elsewhere. We did, however encounter 3 separate employees, each of whom saw us in outdoor gear, camping chairs in hand, but seemed to have zero knowledge about where one might sit down one such chair so as to access the water, which was our *only reason* for stopping by. They have an indoor restroom, but seriously, just keep driving. read more

Very clean Lake.Have a great time with family. We definitely will visit every summer in AZ.

I've watched Lake Pleasant grow in popularity over the years but I find it interesting how many of my neighbors don't even know it exists. The lake is located in north Phoenix, offers ample parking, boat docks and even beach access. The water is pretty cleaIf you don't have a boat, affordable rental prices make you feel like you own one for an afternoon. Lots of water skiing, jet skiing, and other water sports...even a huge water slide. The distance from the parking lot to marina is walkable but you can hop a ride in a golf cart shuttle too. There is a restaurant at the marina called Dillon's. Haven't visited this location but have visited several other Dillion's locations in the valley...delicious food! read more

Lake Pleasant - Quiet cove on a Saturday! - Boating Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

Nice relaxing week with all the amenities. Pool, jacuzzi, club house, convienience store, laundry room, and breathtaking sunsets read more

Lake Pleasant - Amazing tranquil view - Boating Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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I'm really bummed that the hours are only satisfying the day use boaters. I am a catfish and bass guy...I believe the rules and hrs are unfair to us guys.i paid the year pass to use the lake for fishing early morning and late night. Annual passes should get a Colvid 19 extension. I also picked up trash clean out the lake shore line and watch out for the environment. Please consider this request for all of us faithful early morning and late night Fisherman.thank you (Lake Pleasant) read more

My family enjoyed the day at Lake Pleasant on a Sunday afternoon. We've also enjoyed hiking on the trails by the lake in the past.

Was not able to get in at 10 am because they said they were closed at 9:00 due to full capacity. We just wanted to picnic by the water. There was plenty of room for social distancing. Not happy at all. read more

The prices are great in comparison to other lakes and rivers such as Nevada and other states. Parking is plentiful. The water is nice as far as clarity goes. The Saturday we went the lake was packed with water crafts even when we got out there around 2 or 3 PM. The water was nice as far as clarity goes, loved that part of it. What I did not enjoy was the rough choppy water from the water crafts that create big wakes and make it tough for the smaller river boats. Something to consider if you do not have a cigarette boat or bigger boat that can handle the choppiness of the water out there. That being said it is the start of summer and everyone is will be getting out there to enjoy the water more and more over the months. read more

The place is the best love the views and the special people that live there especially miss Annie what a great guest hostess

This is so fun to go hang with friends and family and the staff is so nice they have the best service and are so helpful.

Omg.. love this place. We were looking for something new to do for our last day vacationing in Phoenix. Looked online for boat rentals and water sports and found this gem. It was a short 37 minute drive. The staff was very kind and helpful. (Nathan was awesome)! We were able to choose between a ski boat or a pontoon. We chose the ski boat . They provided life jackets and had tubes, wake boards, etc available to rent. We purchased the half day package and enjoyed an amazing 4 hours on this beautiful lake. October is the slow season, but it was the perfect time to go in my opinion. We didn't even need reservations. However, it's easy to go online and reserve a boat in advance. Nathan was there to greet us when we returned. He was very knowledgeable and helpful and made our first experience one to remember. We did not try the humongous water slide called H2 Whoa, but we definitely will next time. It's soo cool! This boating experience was by far my favorite part of our vacation. We will definitely be back! Oh.. and there's an awesome sushi restaurant nearby (Echo Sushi) that we hit on the way home. Great service, great food, and super fast! read more

Never been treated so poorly at the front office. I feel like whenever I try to get in here the guardians on duty are always so negative. They are not welcoming and are very disrespectful. We won't be back just because we are never treated with any respect. Get some new office people... read more

If you want real fun checkout H2O Whoa if you have the guts. Been there twice and will go again.

my sister (14 years old) went out to camp at the lake for 4th of july weekend with her friends family. during the duration of her stay she got extremely sick & asked us to pick her up (keep in mind this is during COVID). the lake was at max capacity & they weren't letting anyone in. we asked to speak to a supervisor to see if we can get in just to pick up my sick sister. they declined & told us we need to park outside the gated area & have the family drive my sister to us. we then told the supervisor that the family had been drinking & he simply shrugged his shoulders & walked away not a care in the world for drunk drivers. THIS INFURIATES ME. after all the hassle, the family drives my sister to us & the supervisor has the audacity to tell them they have to wait in the back of the line. super unprofessional & inconsiderate if you ask me. i would give negative 5 stars if that was an option. read more