Shoreline Access | Lake Pleasant Regional Park

Shoreline Access

Typically, limited shoreline access is available for day-use activities.

Water Level Information

Lake Pleasant is part of the Central Arizona Project water system. Because it is a reservoir, water levels fluctuate throughout the year.

Higher water levels are typically reached during spring and summer.
Lower water levels are typically reached during fall and winter.

Changing water levels may affect shoreline access and certain park areas.

Holiday and High-Use Periods

On holidays and busy weekends (such as Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day), the park may temporarily close once it reaches capacity. Closures may remain in effect until visitor levels decrease.

If an area reaches capacity, a notice will be posted in the ALERT section at the top of the park website. The alert will remain active until the area reopens.

Seasonal Impacts

In the coming months:

The Concrete Spillway is expected to be underwater from January through July.

For the most current updates, please visit the park’s main webpage or call the park at (602) 506-2930 ext. 1.

Please note that during busy periods, staff may be assisting visitors at the entry station and may not be immediately available by phone.

Camping Option

If shoreline access is limited, reserving a campsite in the Roadrunner or Desert Tortoise campground ensures you will have a designated space during your visit.

If you plan to visit during a holiday weekend, early reservations are strongly recommended due to limited availability.

Campsite reservations can be made at: exploremaricopacountyparks.org