It’s more fun at Pleasant Harbor!
Unwind and Explore
Pleasant Harbor is conveniently located on the southeastern shores of Lake Pleasant, just 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix and open to the public 365 days a year. Escape the city and experience the beauty of Lake Pleasant. Whether you’re a seasoned boater or a first-time visitor, we have everything you need for a memorable day. The full-service marina, features a lakeside restaurant, boat and slip rentals, as well as recreational watersport rentals.
- Boat Rentals: Rent a pontoon boat, fishing boat, sailboat (storage available!), jet ski, kayak, or paddle board.
- Boat Launches: Two four-lane ramps ensure easy access to the water.
- Watersports: Enjoy activities like water skiing, paddle boarding, scuba diving and jet skiing. We also have the tallest floating waterslide in the world, H2-Whoa!
- Boat Cruise: Embark on a scenic cruise of majestic Lake Pleasant aboard The Phoenix, a 150-passenger boat.
- Hiking: Explore the surrounding desert landscape.
Relax and Refuel
After a day on the water, unwind and grab a bite at Dillons, our lakeside restaurant and bar. Most weekends enjoy live music.
Stay Awhile
Pleasant Harbor RV Resort offers a variety of camping options, including 254 full hook up sites, 60 partial hook ups and unlimited dry camping sites. Amenities include a club house, pool and Jacuzzi, bocce ball, basketball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, laundry facilities, showers, convenience store and picnic grounds.
For more information call the Pleasant Harbor RV Park at 623.235.6140 or the Pleasant Harbor Marina at 623.235.6130.
Book Your Lake Pleasant Adventure Today!
Marina
40202 N 87th Ave.,
Peoria, AZ 85383
Phone: 623-235-6130
RV Resort
8708 W. Harbor Blvd.
Peoria, AZ 85383-9726
Phone: 623-235-6140
About Maricopa Water District
Maricopa Water District (MWD), owner and operator of Pleasant Harbor RV Resort and Marina, was formally organized in 1925, as Maricopa County Municipal Water Conservation District Number One. Maricopa Water District (MWD) controls more than 150,000 acre feet of water storage at Lake Pleasant, managing more than 100 miles of lateral pipelines, while providing water to a 60 square mile service area, including citrus trees, flowers, vegetables, farms and golf courses. Additionally, MWD is the owner of Pleasant Harbor RV Resort and Marina, sitting on 225 acres of pristine desert along the banks of Lake Pleasant.
Our History
The “Old” Dam
The “Carl” Pleasant Dam, later renamed Waddell Dam, was constructed between 1926 and 1928, creating the upper portion of Lake Pleasant. At the time, it was the largest Multiple Arch Dam in the world.
The dam stood 176 feet in height and 2,160 feet in length. At 126 feet above streambed, its elevation was 1,601 feet (above sea level). It created a Lake with 3,706 surface acres of water having a shoreline of 50+ miles.
The “New” Dam
The new dam was completed in March 1993. It raised the water level by 100 vertical feet and increased the overall lake volume from 157,000-acre feet to 860,000-acre feet. The resultant water surface area increased from 3,528 acres to 9,966 acres. The new high water mark was reached for the first time in April 1994. Seasonal water demands could still result in as much as a 100 vertical drawdown with restoration during the winter months.
The Lake receives water from the Agua Fria River and canal water from the Central Arizona Project (CAP) reaching elevation at high water mark 1,702 feet above sea level, normally in Mid-Spring. In June, the drawdown cycle begins with water released from the Lake through the CAP canal for irrigation of the West Valley Agricultural Areas during the summer months.
