> Canonical: https://arizonaparks.org/parks/lake-pleasant-regional-park > Content revision: 2026-10-21T21:14:33.168Z [County & local parks](https://arizonaparks.org/types/local-park)[Maricopa](https://arizonaparks.org/counties/maricopa)[Yavapai](https://arizonaparks.org/counties/yavapai) # Lake Pleasant Regional Park Maricopa · Yavapai · Maricopa County Parks and Recreation BEFORE YOUR VISIT Closure noticeAccess & reservations ### Lake Pleasant Regional Park: Shoreline camping and cove access Park-specific information - [Shoreline camping and cove access](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/lake-pleasant-regional-park) Shoreline camping remains closed. Park Headquarters and Operations Cove are closed, and Cottonwood Cove has no shoreline access. Other forms of camping and day use have separate arrangements; check the current park update. [Read the official notice: Maricopa County Parks and Recreation ↗](https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-updates/)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 UpcomingClosure noticeWildlife ### Lake Pleasant Regional Park: Agua Fria eagle-protection area Park-specific information - [Agua Fria eagle-protection area](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/lake-pleasant-regional-park) The Agua Fria River arm has an annual December 15–June 15 closure for nesting bald eagles. Consult the linked closure map; this does not close the whole lake. Dec 15, 2026 – Jun 16, 2027 [Read the official notice: Maricopa County Parks and Recreation ↗](https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-updates/)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 UpcomingClosure noticeTrails & roads ### Lake Pleasant Regional Park: Pipeline Trailhead construction Park-specific information - [Pipeline Trailhead construction](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/lake-pleasant-regional-park) From November 10 through March 10, Pipeline Trailhead, its parking and restrooms, and nearby trail sections close for construction. Access connecting trails outside the closure through Cottonwood or Wild Burro day-use areas. Nov 10, 2026 – Mar 11, 2027 [Read the official notice: Maricopa County Parks and Recreation ↗](https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/lake-pleasant-pipeline-trailhead-temporarily-closed-november-10-2026---march-10-2027/)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 Visitor advisoryWeather ### Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued October 21 at 1:36PM MST until October 21 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ Regional information - Regional notice: Gila - Regional notice: Maricopa - Regional notice: Pinal THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 689 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ARIZONA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL ARIZONA GILA IN SOUTH CENTRAL ARIZONA MARICOPA IN SOUTHEAST ARIZONA PINAL THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF APACHE JUNCTION, CACTUS FOREST, CASA GRANDE, ELOY, FLORENCE, JAKES CORNER, KOHLS RANCH, MESA, PAYSON, PHOENIX, PUNKIN CENTER, RYE, STAR VALLEY, AND TONTO VILLAGE. Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026 [Read the official notice: National Weather Service Arizona alerts ↗](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/active?area=AZ)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 Visitor advisoryWeather ### Tornado Watch issued October 21 at 10:10AM MST until October 21 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ Regional information - Regional notice: Coconino - Regional notice: Navajo - Regional notice: Yavapai THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 688 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ARIZONA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL ARIZONA COCONINO NAVAJO IN WEST CENTRAL ARIZONA YAVAPAI THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CAMP VERDE, COTTONWOOD, FLAGSTAFF, HOLBROOK, KAYENTA, PRESCOTT, SEDONA, SHOW LOW, SNOWFLAKE, WHITERIVER, AND WINSLOW. Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026 [Read the official notice: National Weather Service Arizona alerts ↗](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/active?area=AZ)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 Visitor informationAccess & reservations ### Lake Pleasant Regional Park: Campground arrival window Park-specific information - [Campground arrival window](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/lake-pleasant-regional-park) Campers must enter between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. on arrival day. Entry is unavailable from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.; do not assume a reservation permits late entry. [Read the official notice: Maricopa County Parks and Recreation ↗](https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-updates/)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 Visitor informationAccess & reservations ### Lake Pleasant Regional Park: Desert Outdoor Center reservations Applies to the named area - [Desert Outdoor Center reservations](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/lake-pleasant-regional-park)Within Lake Pleasant Regional Park The Desert Outdoor Center admits groups by reservation only. It is a separate education facility within Lake Pleasant, with its own booking arrangements. [Read the official notice: Maricopa County Parks and Recreation ↗](https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/desert-outdoor-center-at-lake-pleasant/)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 PLAN YOUR VISIT ## The practical details. **Managing agency**: Maricopa County Parks and Recreation **Address**: 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd. Morristown, AZ 85342 **Telephone**: [(602) 506-2930 ext. 2](tel:60250629302) **Hours**: Main entrance: May 1 to October 31 - 5 am to 9 pm daily / November 1 to April 30 - 6 am to 8 pm daily / Please visit the Park Updates page for additional updates: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-updates/. [Official park information](https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/lake-pleasant-regional-park/) We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling. Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks. ## Weather & forecast National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=33.90765275594953&lon=-112.26170128021391) ## About Lake Pleasant Regional Park Lake Pleasant Regional Park offers reservoir recreation northwest of Phoenix. Camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and wildlife watching share the landscape, but facilities and trailheads can have separate hours or closures. ## Activities & facilities [Camping ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/camping)[Boating ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/boating)[Fishing ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/fishing)[Swimming ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/swimming)[Hiking ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/hiking)[Picnicking ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Bird watching ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/bird-watching) Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area. ## Mapped hiking trails. OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped Arizona portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules. - [Cottonwood ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/trails/cottonwood-osm-19857198)1.1 mapped mi - [Maricopa Trail ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/trails/maricopa-trail-osm-4020964)292.1 mapped mi - [Pipeline Canyon Trail ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/trails/pipeline-canyon-trail-osm-19857000)2.0 mapped mi - [Yavapai Point Trail ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/trails/yavapai-point-trail-osm-19857197)1.5 mapped mi [All mapped hiking routes ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/trails) Trail data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) · [ODbL](https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/) ## Find your way. Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions. [Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/lake-pleasant-regional-park/) ## Read before you roam. [THE FIELD GUIDE ### Plan around trail closures and changing access Read the affected segment, check the approach, and keep a mapped route separate from permission to use it. Read the guide](https://arizonaparks.org/guides/trail-closures-and-alternate-access)[THE FIELD GUIDE ### Plan reservations, entry and the right local time Check cave-tour check-in, vehicle-only entrances, group reservations and Navajo Nation time before your trip. Read the guide](https://arizonaparks.org/guides/reservations-gates-and-local-time) ## Sources & verification Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 21, 2026. - [Maricopa County Parks and Recreation](https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/) · Oct 21, 2026 [Suggest a correction](https://arizonaparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/lake-pleasant-regional-park.md) ## Nearby parks. Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary. [All parks](https://arizonaparks.org/parks) [Maricopa ### Cave Creek Regional Park Hiking · Horseback riding](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/cave-creek-regional-park) [Maricopa ### Adobe Dam Regional Park Maricopa County Parks and Recreation](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/adobe-dam-regional-park) [Maricopa ### Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Maricopa County Parks and Recreation](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/spur-cross-ranch-conservation-area)