This is my favorite campground in the Phoenix area. Water to play in, several boat ramps, lots of well-marked hiking trails including one that has a floating bridge, and a whole herd of wild donkeys to watch!

I joined a guided hike in September and had an excellent ranger who pointed out birds and plants, gave advice about snakes and lizards, and explained the history of the park. It was an great way to be exposed to trails I may not have chosen on my own. After the 4 mile hike, we visited the Discovery Center and saw more desert creatures and had an opportunity to take in more free education.

The camp sites are spacious, the restroom facilities are up to date and generously numbered, and most of the sites have a view of the water. You can also camp right on the water's edge, but keep in mind the lake's water level is full early in the season, which means less waterfront parking so the park does fill up on busy weekends. I'd say reservations are a must for holidays!

There's a private marina on the west side of the lake within the county park (Lake Pleasant Regional Park) which is where the campsites are located. There's an additional marina (Pleasant Harbor) on the south east area of the lake with a separate entrance and entrance fee that does NOT have access to the campgrounds, but does have an RV park, two 2-lane boat launches, kayak/SUP rentals, and a restaurant. There's water access to Pleasant Harbor, so you can camp in the park, launch your boat and cruise over to access the restaurant, get gas for your boat, and buy ice from their little store.