Recreation area

Granite Basin Boating Site

Prescott National Forest · Arizona — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This site has a boat ramp for non-motorized boats only. The Granite Basin Lake is a small (approximately 5 surface acre) lake. No swimming is allowed.   Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by ; Fish available include: Bass, Catfish, Panfish; Types of fishing available include: Shore, Non-motorized boat;  Granite Basin Recreation Area Brochure (1.54 MB)   Note: This site closes following especially heavy rain or snow, and when the roads are too icy.  If you plan to visit and want to make sure it is open, please contact the Bradshaw Ranger Station: 928-443-8000.  When the office is closed, please check the right-hand column under "Alerts and Warnings" to see if there are weather-related closures, and follow the link to see if this site is closed or on a reduced schedule.   Facilities Picnic tables No drinking water 1 vault toilet Garbage service

Getting there

From the corner of Iron Springs Rd. and Williamson Valley Rd in Prescott, AZ: Northwest on Iron Springs approximately 3 miles. Right on Granite Basin Rd. Follow road 3.5 miles. Boat Ramp is on the right.

Activities

  • FISHING
  • PICNICKING
  • SWIMMING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.