Pleasant Harbor Marina & RV Resort Treats Guests to Arizona Lake Life
Experience every variety of water fun on a sprawling lake near Phoenix
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Pleasant Harbor Marina & RV Resort is an oasis of recreation in the Arizona desert just outside Phoenix. Perched on the banks of Lake Pleasant in Peoria, the highly rated Good Sam Park serves up a menu of activities ranging from boating, water skiing, and gravity-defying waterslides. On land, the park offers amenities including a heated pool, a convenience store, and a bar and grill. The resort caters to laid-back travelers and water-loving adventure seekers.
A Great Lake
Encompassing 23,362 acres, Lake Pleasant is an ideal destination for fishing, boating, and swimming. Pleasant Harbor takes advantage of this with its sprawling marina, which includes a monthly slip rental for guests who have brought their own watercraft, as well as boat rentals. Visitors can even buy a boat from the marina. Guests can take advantage of overnight and land storage, executive services, and mechanical repair.
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The marina is also a launching pad for kayaking, wakeboarding, and water skiing — with so much water, it isn’t hard to build up speed.
Wild Waterpark
You don’t need a boat for in and around the water. The Pleasant Harbor Water Park features an epic floating waterslide that sends thrill seekers high into the air and into the lake for an unforgettable rush. Whoa Island has a host of floating obstacles that will challenge and delight guests of all ages, and the floating pickleball court brings an aquatic element into competing against opponents.
Pleasant Harbor Marina & RV Resort’s epic waterslide.
After working up an appetite, Dillon’s Bayou serves delicious meals in a beautiful setting overlooking the water and mountains. Feast on mouthwatering barbecue or pull up a stool at its huge bar. Back on land, RV travelers can enjoy full-hookup sites with picnic tables. Showers, laundry facilities, and Wi-Fi ensure a comfortable stay. For a sweeping view of the lake, step aboard the Phoenix Cruise Boat for daily sightseeing cruises. Enjoy Live Music and Sunset Dinner Cruises, Holiday Brunch Cruises, and more.
Enjoying the scenery aboard the Phoenix Cruise Boat.
More Land Adventures
With more than 100 miles of shoreline, the area surrounding the lake is excellent for hiking. More than 20 miles of trails snake along the shore, with stunning views of the water the Sonoran Desert along the way. The Discovery Center at Lake Pleasant Regional Park displays artifacts of the indigenous people who inhabited the area. Valley of the Sun Fun
The city of Phoenix. Photo: Mathew Hamilton
Directly to the south, the vast Valley of the Sun beckons. This warm, welcoming swath of the Sonoran Desert includes lively neighborhoods like Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe, Mesa and Glendale—each with its own personality, meaning you can pick the vibe that fits your trip: rugged outdoor playground, sleek urban retreat, or something in between.
Live in luxury
If unwinding is on the agenda, you’ll find it in spades. Plush spas such as Alvadora and Aji pair desert serenity with indulgent treatments that make the stress of travel feel miles away. Golfers, rejoice: nearly 200 courses dot the region. Tee off framed by cactus-studded panoramas at Troon North or We-Ko-Pa, and consider finishing the day with a massage at resort clubs like the Arizona Biltmore. Wine lovers can wander farther afield to the Verde Valley for canyon-side tastings or to Sonoita/Elgin, ringed by national forest. If you’d rather stay local, Peoria’s Winery 101 pours selections from nearby producers like Gallifant and Southpaw Cellars.
