Top 10 Things to do at Lake Pleasant

Lake Pleasant in Peoria, Arizona offers a wide variety of activities to enjoy as a group or on your own. Whether you are the outdoorsy type who wants to get out and pedal on some great mountain biking trails or just stay on foot and do some hiking or if you want to spend time on the water riding the waves from behind a Wakesurf boat or explore some coves on a SUP board, Lake Pleasant has you covered.

Here are some of the BEST things to do at Lake Pleasant:

1 Wakesurfing

It’s time to take out the boat fill up the ballasts and add some lead to your boat to create a massive wave behind your boat and surf. Wakesurfing is arguably the most popular thing to do behind a boat on the lake these days and once you do it, you’ll find out why.

2 Trail Hiking and Biking

Explore the trails and see ancient architecture on the Indian Mesa Trail. There are all kinds of trails ranging in difficulty for you to enjoy. It’s a great way to explore the park and enjoy the views.

3 Camping

Head to the campgrounds with your RV to sleep right by the lake or pull up right on the beach and pitch a tent to wake up to smooth water first thing in the morning.

4 Water Skiing & Wakeboarding

Glide across the water for an exhilarating thrill ride on the lake. Find a cove with less wind and start early in the morning to get smooth water “glass.”

5 Scuba Diving

Lake Pleasant is known for having the absolute best inland scuba making a plunge in the western states. With a bounty of rock dividers, ravines, and submerged structures, similar to the old Waddell Dam, scuba enthusiasts will undoubtedly discover something new to investigate at the lake!

6 Kayaking & SUP

Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding on the lake lets you get up close and personal with the water. It’s a great workout for every adventurer. 

7 Yoga

Stand up paddleboarding and yoga classes on the lake are a challenge for even the most experienced yoga gurus. Challenge yourself while balancing on your paddleboard in one of the areas stand up yoga classes. Check out Scorpion Bay Marina.

8 Marina Restaurants

Check out the restaurants at the marinas! Scorpion Bay Marina has their Grill restaurant for fresh food and cocktails or you can go to Lake Pleasant Harbor Marina for Dillon’s BBQ Sports Bar. Both are great choices!

9 Bass Fishing

While Lake Pleasant offers a wide variety of fish, they are famous worldwide for their excellent bass fishing. Bill Luke Bass Days helped make the lakes famous for their bass with huge cash prizes in their bass fishing competitions.

10 Pontoon / Tritoon Boating

Relax on the lake or bring your friends and party on a pontoon boat. It’s a great way to enjoy the water. Check out the Tritoon boats with a top sundeck and slide and there is no need for a cooler because there is one already built in the boat.

There are many other things you can do at Lake Pleasant but theses are a few of our favorites! All you have to do now is get out there and enjoy! Send us your comments and feedback. What are we missing from this list. What do you like to do at Lake Pleasant?