Very nice experience π and a great place to visit with great views of lake pleasant and the surrounding area campsites are spread out not right on top of each other and very quiet and peaceful and great sunsets and the site has water π§ and electricity with 110 outlets as well as 30 and 50amp travel trailer plugs π huge dumpsters restrooms π» and showers πΏ conveniently located around the whole area for all to use great experience and we will be coming back frequently.
Campsites are reasonably priced at $22 and $32. They book FAR in advance, so book fast. They have shoreline camping, have to wait hours for. Its about the same price. Bathrooms are nice and clean, campsites are clean and well maintained. Only issue, is having a very large desert and still having people so close. I can currently hear my neighbors every word. Depends on the site though, some are worse than others, do your homework.
This is a county parking. The price was right and the site was wide enough to make backing into the site with a large 5th wheel not difficult. The park was not crowded due to the time of year (after labor day). The wild donkeys were fun to watch. Our site had a great view looking over lake pleasant.
We spent 4th of July there. We had a nice view of the fireworks from the marina. Lake access is a hike and fairly steep getting down there but the water was perfect if a bit rough. No pests except a few hungry honey bees and we even saw the wild horses!
I just spent the weekend here with my family in our 30 travel trailer. The campground itself is on the side of a mountain, which allows for some spectacular city and sunset views. The spots themselves have electric/water hookups, a concrete picnic table, a metal fire ring, and a ramada for shade. However, some of the pull-thru sites do not have a ramada, so do be sure to do your research before picking your spot. The roadways in the campground itself are a bit tight, so backing in could be challenging for larger rigs or new RV owners. Dont be intimidated though, because everybody there is patient and will actually offer to help if youre having trouble. Our spot was level, which was really nice.If youre looking to hike near the lake, I recommend driving up to the Discovery Center and hitting the roadrunner trail which runs along the lake. Theres also a really cool peninsula that you can climb for some really nice views. Its a bit steep, but my 7-year-old was able to do it easily. While hiking, you should make note of the pull-thru sites that have unobstructed views of the lake. There are a lot of trails in the area, but this was the only one we did.The only con I noticed was the dual dump station that seems to service the entire area. There could be others around, but I didnt see them. We waited about 30-minutes in line, which was not the end of the world, just something to consider when youre heading out with a trailer.The staff here is great and very responsive to issues (my neighbors 50-amp breaker wasnt working, and a ranger came by and fixed it immediately). All in all, this is a great campground with the best views around. We liked this campground so much that we were checking out reservations for next month while sitting around the fire.
Beautiful desert lake views. Great sites. water and electric. Think we were able to see pictures of the site. Only big draw back, dont have any programs with rangers, information not always clear, you seem kind of on your own. Campground pretty spread out - be ready to drive a lot. Lake ids gorgeous clear water, but campsites have a hike to get there. Discovery center only open weekends. But realize it is a county operation, not a state park.
We camped on the Scorpion Bay side of Lake Pleasant at Roadrunner Campground - Scorpion Bay is across the lake from the Marina/Harbor side of Lake Pleasant (the Harbor Bay side is predominantly full-timers/seasonal residents). Check-in time is 2:00; check-out is noon. If your reservation is on a Sat/Sun or on a holiday, the lines to get into the park are lonnngggg - Lake Pleasant is very popular with the day use/picnic people and boat/water craft people - lots of locals go for the day so be prepared. The sites at the Roadrunner Campground are nice and flat - easier to navigate the space when parking your rig. I recommend pulling up the satellite map feature on Google to get the lay of the land before you reserve your spot at either campground. There is primitive camping also available, but I havent had the experience. Plenty of potties and showers throughout the park - showers are one-person rooms (I prefer this). The toilets are in the same building as the showers, but no toilet in the shower room - go potty before you get into the shower room. Lake Pleasant is in the desert with a view of the lake from many sites. There are no real shade trees - if youre sun-phobic (like I am), bring a canopy/easy-up. Lots of rangers and Sheriff patrol throughout the park - primarily because of the high activity on the lake. I have never had a bad experience with any camping neighbors and the sites have good space in-between. If youre a water person, the high summer temperatures in Phoenix wont deter you. If youre not a water person, you will hang out in your rig with the A/C. I havent stayed here during the summer months so I cannot relate any specifics. Enjoy!
This place is beautiful! Located right on Pleasant Lake. The views here are spectacular during all times of the day and night! It is a really quiet, peaceful place where you can just enjoy nature.All the sites that I saw had both electric and water. There are even some sites that are more handicap accessible and reserved for handicap tags only. They have two bathrooms( male and female) and also 4 showers(2 male and 2 female). There is also parking by the bathrooms if you need to drive to them.One very cool thing about these sites are the multiple hiking trails that you explore. These trails are all over the park and some lead to some very cool peninsulas that you can climb up.Its a very dog friendly campground and has some dog bag and trash receptacles around so that you can pick up after your dogs.The temperature is really nice with the lake right next to you and a nice cool wind that comes across it. Noon is the warmest, and is a good time to turn on the AC or open the windows. At night the temp drops a bit cooler and a warm blanket or a long sleeve shirt might be a necessity.Overall this place is pretty great. I will definitely be coming back again.
Awesome place to park an RV they even have bathrooms and showers in case your not wanting to have to dump the rv after camping
We love this campground and go there all the time. Very clean and well maintained including the bathrooms!
I am driving a 40ft motorhome and did not have my car in town.Made reservations for 2 nights and upon getting there, decided to extend my stay by 2 days. They were having trouble with the computer so they told me to call down and they could do it over the phone. When I called down on friday, Lisa told me I HAD TO UNHOOK MY RV AND GO DOWN TO THE OFFICE. This was a 8:45 pm and check out is at 10am. After a bit, she said I could do it in the morning. What is wrong with given a little custmer service. Its not like I didnt try to take care of it when I was checking in.Lesson learned, dont use state parks.
Had a great day in the water with my dogs and got a great tan.
Restrooms are clean, nice pavilion with cement picnic table. Only downside is that the ground is very rocky for tents. We will be back.
Just dropped a camper not sure if it was good or not.
Nice campground, close proximity to the lake. No shade. Electric and water hookups available.
Beautiful lakeview from some of the sites, open valley view for the majority - sites are spaced apart and the facilities are very well maintained.
Spot was clean toilets clean great view very satisfied
No noise after 20 pm. Quiet. 1 restroom
Good place to relax, enjoy life
71 and 72 great sights.
Not at all dog friendly, they cant manages their anxiety if one dog barks at another.
Man, I love this little campground. I almost didnt want to review it because I felt people would be more attracted to it. So lets get this out of the way first and foremost: you are far enough from Phoenix but not quite far enough away from the heat. Expect the same temperatures, but with the bonus of being able to cool off in the most glorious and beautiful Lake Pleasant. All campgrounds in this area are accessed through a toll road style checkpoint where they determine if youre going in for day activities or if you have a reservation. Be sure to let them know that you have one, as the day use fee is included in the cost of your camp site reservation. As they will tell you at the window, you need to go back and reserve more time by 9AM on your checkout day if you wish to extend your visit. Otherwise checkout is 12PM. Back to the campground itself! The Roadrunner Campground is a good bit above the water line. Youll need to hike down a few hundred yards to get to the lake itself, but there are plenty of well established, rocky trails to take you there. Every site has a water hookup. Although we didnt take an RV, this was a fantastic addition for our little campsite as it provided potable water and much needed cooling relief after a day by the lake. These sites also have a sun shaded, concrete picnic table area next to the parking pad. The campground hosts were attentive and courteous! As were all our neighbors, even those who found themselves awake well into the morning - since these sites are seemingly spaced out just the right distance from each other. This place was easy to find and easy to relax at and we will absolutely be back for more. Ideally, this would be a spring or fall campsite for most as the heat is still very prevalent in the summer months. Thanks for the great weekend!
Nice campground. Clean and well maintained bathrooms/showers. Will definitely be back. The check in process was long but other than that, we had a good time.
Nice campground up off the lake. Covered picnic tables, fire ring and level paved sites. Spacious showers and clean restrooms. Second time staying here.
Love that this is so close to the city. Ive been boating at lake pleasant for years, called one years ago, this time it was different. Now there are showers and bathrooms which are nice. Some of the camping spots are really nice, some dont feel like camping at all, so its up to you if you want to feel like youre camping or not. The water is refreshing, but still a man made lake so its not clear. The desert scenery is beautiful.
Great mountain biking and hiking
Had a super time at Roadrunner campground, during Billsfest.
Beautiful campground with lake views and access. Great campsites. Bathrooms are clean. The rangers and park hosts are very friendly and helpful. Plan ahead as it is very hard to reserve a site. It is a very popular campground.
Nice RV park excellent showers Great views!
This was nice for a few nights stay. Bathrooms are clean. If you can get a spot on the lake side, the view is absolutely gorgeous
Nice camp grounds. Very clean bathrooms.
Mid week this place is a gem. On weekends, not so much. No camp hosts or otherwise seem to be interested in patrolling the area on weekends to deal with the partying after hours, or blaring music all day long.Some decent hike/bike trails, and occasional encounters with the donkeys. Bit of a drive to get groceries so come prepared.Were full time hiking RVrs, blog link in bio.
This is one of two campgrounds just north of Phoenix, Arizona on lake pleasant. Both campgrounds have primitive and partial hookups (water and electric). Dump station is also available. Sites are paved and easy to get to although there is an entrance fee to the park besides your camping fee.
Beautiful n peaceful. Not crowded at all. If u just passing the day, make sure to bring plenty water and snacks/food. No place to buy food. But other than is one the most beautiful places in AZ
We have had our annual BUFFALO BILLS WILD WEST Busters picnic there for the past 17 years. I really like this place. Just be where of the wind. Its put a big damper on our picnic more than once. This year was no exception distorted our 24Γ24 party tent that I had to rebuild for the show TO go on.
New to AZ. Lake was recommended, and is more beautiful than I imagined! Camping is convenient, clean and reasonably priced. Ill be back!
Stay here for two days and you will probably leave feeling refreshed and at peace with the world, therefore, wanting to return. Take the time to learn the history of this park. It is very interesting. The hiking trails do need some work. Be sure to bring good hiking trail shoes. Restrooms are clean. Views are spectacular! Wildlife is everywhere. Remember, they live here, you are just a visitor. Enjoy your stay at this majestic campground!
Nearly all of the lots have a view of the lake.
Very nice place. Well kept and the sites have plenty of space. A lot of full timers in with her so know it will be a little louder with people and there desert toys.
It was nice and cozy. Besides alot of spiders in the bathroom where we were by on campsite. But the bathroom for the day users were way better. And it would be nice if they cleaned up the donkey poop on the parking area for the campsite. But will for sure go back. Park in a different area lots of choices. Just gotta reserve alot earlier.
So beautiful and peaceful. Looked right down on the lake and loved the walking paths. Lovely flowers to photograph right now! Hot air balloons rising everyday. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
The campground is beautiful. The bathrooms are very nice. We only went on one trail and it could use a little work. My problem was with the rules or maybe it was the attitude of the gatekeeper. Not sure. We paid $32 for a camping space and $8 for a reservation fee. The check in time was 1 and we knew that, but arrived and 11:15. We were charged an additional $7 entry day fee and were told even if the space was empty, we couldnt get in it until 1. Period.
It would be 5 stars of not flr the sewage smell when the wind stops. Great location quit place, decent shower house. Trails nesrby.
Clean bathroom and showers. Landscaping is well-maintained. And campsite itself as well cleaned. Enjoying whats left of the cool weather!
Beautiful view of the lake, clean restrooms, but closed often. Visitors center is awesome, open 10-4. Sells ice and firewood
Great views ancampi is taken care of :) right by the water. It is so relaxing waking up to the lake here.
Love this campground - we stayed in site 61 on the land side and enjoyed the beautiful sunsets. Camp hosts were great too! Thanks Lon and Ruth:)
This is a great place to camp. However, there should be a minimum night stay from Friday through Sunday at the very least. Irritating when you go to book Thursday through Monday and someone had booked a 1 night stay. Especially, those who dont reside in Arizona and are just passing through. Messes it up for all of us who live here!
Great views and pretty good sites. Bathrooms are unheated and unlit during the winter months. One or two of the rangers/hosts drive rather fast thru the campground.
Good hiking trailsSpacious sitesFriendly hosts, Don & JanAbundant wildlifeClose to shopping
Regional ParkIve stayed at Lake Pleasant Marina a number of times, I enjoy the area. I havent stayed at this park, but their redoing the rest room facilities now. Great lake views. Maricopa county has some great parks.
Lake pleasant always beautiful. Cant beat an Arizona sunset at the lake. I have yet to have any problems with other campers over 20 years of going.
Loved my fishing trip. Rough terrain should have a 4x4 to get down to water for the full effect. Rude people that blast music with no regard for people right next to them. We had to listen to Mexican music on blast for 4 hrs, even after asking nicely to please turn it down so we could listen on headphones. As we packed up to leave they turned it off!!We then hear their kids all under 10 dropping the F word repeatedly as the parents drank(lots of beer) and ate!?
Great place to relax in fall through spring. I personally wouldnt camp here in the 115 degree summers. But if you have a/c and dont mind every camps units running full boar. They have kayak rentals and some events on the lake as well
Love this camp ground. It has showers and toilets. Its clean. The camp hosts are awesome
Great place just not in summer unless you are boating.
Nice camp ground with water and power. Very clean restrooms . had good view of lake.
Bathrooms are not heated and at 45Β° a shower that you need to keep pushing the button on for luke warm isnt that much fun. Not really impressed with it
We went to visit friends who were camping there. Nice sized sites, with water, electric, and beautiful views. Great hiking in the park.
Beautiful desert mountain RV park next to Lake Pleasant. Stunning sunrises and sunsets.
Level site 37 with a view of the lake.
Holy cow.
Beautiful campsites and accessible and convenient bathroom and shower facilities, whether it is hook up or not.
Beautiful park. Great for winter camping. Cant wait to come back.
Nice sites, very nice views up high to see the desert and sunsets. Will stay again.
Beautiful!! Very clean with many nice spots! We met with Larry, the camp host, he was very friendly and helpful!
Really clean sites. Very well kept!
Beautiful views of the lake. Hookups for water and electricity, no sewer. Restrooms and showers very clean.
Wonderful scenic desert campground. Large spaces, most with a view of lake pleasant.
Beautiful lake, nice campground, enjoying our stay. We will be back.
Great views. Nice spaces. Nice showers.
Tent camping is not very convenient, as you are at an incline, on rocky substrate, and there is no shade whatsoever. Bathrooms are far apart, so be ready for a walk in very hot weather. I cannot recommend for primitive camping.
We had a great time at this new location. They added alot of power and water sites. Bathrooms and showers are new and well cleaned. My only complaint is that Maricopa county and the rangers need to build a way down to the waters edge from this great campsite. Either 300-400 stairs or maybe a switch back trail. Then this would be a five star camp site. Oh the host at least one of them should sell ice for the site too!π
We enjoy this camp very much!The sites are spacious clean and the views of the Lake are awesome.We come back every year sometimes twice!
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