Campground

Seasons & access

Year-round campground with potable water, showers, and firewood available April 1-Oct. 31; not available Nov. 1-March 31. source

Reservations

Reserve up to 12 months in advance online or by calling 877-ICampMO (877-422-6766). source

Walk-up availability

Reservable sites may be available on a walk-up registration basis if the site is not reserved. source

Campfires

Campers planning to carry in firewood must comply with current firewood advisories. source

Site layout

Offers basic, electric (including 50-amp), and sewer/electric/water (1) campsites and a special-use camping area. source

This newly expanded reservoir has 114 miles of shoreline for family recreation uses. The reservoir boasts a 10-lane boat ramp; parking for 200 vehicles. Recreational facilities concentrated primarily on the reservoir's western shore. About 450 picnic sites, 165 campsites ranging from tent to primitive to improved camping with full utility hookups, 14 group-use areas, 4 overlooks, a full-service marina equipped to handle 1,000 boats, and 7 miles of trails. The lake also has a visitor center an overlook as well as a desert education center. Along with hiking, biking and watersports, sportfishing is very popular and numerous species inhabit the lake including white bass, largemouth bass, striped bass, channel catfish, and black crappie. A state-issued license is required. Contact/Entry Station phone number is 928-501-1710. <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=311">New Waddell Dam</a> and Lake Pleasant are features of the <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=504">Central Arizona Project</a>.

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