Overview:
Adventure:
Prescott, Arizona, will always have a special place in my heart because it’s where I went to college.
Hiking
There are a lot of hikes located around Prescott. Below are a few of my favorites.
- Thumb Butte (Medium, 2.5 miles)
- Watson Lake (Easy, 4.5 miles)
- Granit Mountain (Hard, 7.9 miles)
Camping
- White Spar Campground
- Lynx Lake
- Yavapai Campground
- Watson Lake Park
- BLM Camping
Watson Lake Park
Watson Lake Park is a great place to spend a few hours paddleboarding. The lake is best known for its rock features that you can explore on a paddleboard. It’s located 4-miles from downtown Prescott and offers canoeing, frisbee golf, camping, and hiking.
- Fee: $3
- Website: Watson Lake Park
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Located a few miles outside Prescott is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, my Alma mater. Embry-Riddle is a college focused on aeronautics.
If you have a love for aviation, I recommend visiting the campus to see what it has to offer. The library holds over 1000+ model airplanes.
It’s a privilege to have Prescott, Arizona, for our enjoyment, so please practice Leave No Trace principles.
References and Links:
- Website: City of Prescott
- Website: Watson Lake Park
Desert Bar
Nellie E Saloon Desert Bar is a unique location that every van lifer must visit once if you find yourself around Parker or Lake Havasu. The bar offers a great place to grab a beer and lunch while watching a great band.
Bisbee Az
Bisbee Arizona is a hidden jewel that every Vanlifer must visit if in Southern Arizona. Bisbee is an old mining town that has a rich history and thriving art and music scene to enjoy. There is also great hiking in the area and even a mine tour. I highly recommend visiting Bisbee if you find yourself in the area.
