This is the second time I've rented from Prescott Outdoors and it's an absolute pleasure to work with them! Today our reservation was to kayak on Watson Lake but they were kind enough to call us and reschedule us for Goldwater Lake due to high winds - they said we'd enjoy our paddle more! The staff is always friendly and helpful, the equipment is in good condition, and it is such a great value and WAY easier then schlepping our gear, unloading, and carry it all to the put-in. We will be back! read more

Prescott Outdoors - Kayaking on upper Goldwater Lake - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

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My boyfriend and I wanted a fun outdoor experience while we visited Prescott! I found this place and booked a canoe ride for both of us. Matt was just great! He went above and beyond. The canoe ride was beautiful and fun. Not only that Matt gave us great recommendations including hiking trails which we took upon. It was a beautiful hiking trail in Goldwater Lake! His recommendations greatly improved our trip! We hope to be back again soon! read more

Well, another amazing Saturday on Watson Lake!!! Driving up North to Prescott is such an incredible mini vacation! We adore the owner of Prescott Outdoors-Matt, he's so chill, nice and has great energy! Much love from down the hill (Phoenix)! Kindly, Jennifer and Darren read more

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It was a beautiful day in Prescott and we were able to rent kayaks without making an early reservation. We were able to sign the waiver conveniently with a tablet. The staff was attentive and got us situated with our life jackets and into our kayak. The lake is huge and you'll see a lot of wildlife. Overall, expect to take about two hours. read more

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We have rented from Prescott Outdoors at Lynx Lake twice now. They are kind, helpful, casual, and made the process to rent so smooth and quick. We rented online ahead once, the second time we just showed up to see what they had. Both ways worked great. Cody was the main person helping us both times and he was helpful, kind, and professional. The Lynx marina is small, right on the walking trail. This makes it very convenient and chill. I did want to point out that this location is small, just as a heads up so you know what to expect. We highly recommend Prescott Outdoors at Lynx Lake and will be returning soon! read more

Prescott Outdoors - Two-person kayak on Lynx Lake - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

Renting a tandem kayak with Prescott Outdoors at Watson lake was a great experience. Filling out the rental form online ahead of time made for a seamless pickup, the owner was even accommodating when we called ahead and wanted to switch to an earlier date. The signage makes them easy to find and their team helps you with getting set up in the water. The kayak, paddles, and life jackets were provided all were acceptable rental quality. My one critique is that it would be great if the paddles had drip rings, it's a cheap part and easy fix to stop renters from getting water in the kayak and all over themselves. Keep in mind they are strict about return times because they quickly turn the rentals around for the next group of guests so it's understandable. I just saw on their site that pets are allowed for a fee and the fee is waived on Tuesday/Thursday so I'm excited to return with a group that includes pets. Overall, highly reccomend Prescott Outdoors. read more

Regardless of the level of water that was in Lynx Lake, Matt and Ari made sure to let us know beforehand that the lake was still functional for kayaking. We had a group of 10 people go out and they all had a blast. Matt was knowledgeable and did the best he could to ensure we have a fun time. Ari was a strong hand at work and was very helpful with getting us in and out of the water safely. read more

Staff was super friendly upon arriving. Got us in a canoe with some quick lessons and sent us out for an hour of fun. Very easy to sign up online and make reservations, sign waivers, and pick your boats or paddle boards. This lake is gorgeous to get out on and have fun for a couple hours. I will for sure be back to Watson Lake and Prescott Outdoors. read more

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These guys are the best. We did canoeing & kayaking with my extended family and then came back for Moonlight kayaking later. They're efficient at getting you on & off the water quickly and they have a great assortment of snacks & beverages to buy before or after. read more

Kayak rental at the Watson lake. Online reservation is available and I recommend reserving one especially if you want to rent one on weekend during a peak hour. Upon arrival, friendly staff took care of prepping for my rental and I was on the water shortly after my arrival at the lake. Quality of kayak was very good. I rented at other places in the past and I noticed what they have here was pretty good. Watson lake is not that big. 2 hours is plenty to explore the area. Since motor boats are not at the lake, it was very peaceful to kayak at the Watson lake. read more

Prescott Outdoors - Kayaking at the Watson lake - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

My fiancé, dog, and I randomly stumbled upon Prescott Outdoors while visiting Watson Lake one evening. We weren't even planning on staying long but discovered they had moonlight kayaking after speaking with the owner-who was extremely down to earth and nice. We asked if there was open reservations and luckily, there was! They quickly got us in a tandem kayak and we explored Watson lake as the sun set. It was such an amazing experience that we will never forget. All of the staff were super pleasant too. I highly recommend Prescott Outdoors! You will not regret it! read more

Prescott Outdoors - Kayaking - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

Amazing Full Moon arising experience. We were planning on doing a day trip and then saw the night paddle option. It was magical. Gliding across the lake while the sunset happened and then the grand finale of the full moon rising over the rocks. .. spectacular. I would still do this trip again without the full moon. You have an opportunity to experience nature settling into the evening. The great surprise was s'mores when you were done. Really nice touch. This is a great business, support them so others can experience a night time paddle. read more

Prescott Outdoors - Watson Lake on Nighttime paddle. Amazing - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

Awesome experience! This was my first time kayaking and I took my 5 year old with. I had originally thought a canoe would be better for us, but the host (I didn't catch her name but she was super sweet!) explained a kayak would be better because of its lower profile. Gusts of winds that day. Signed a waiver, grabbed our vests and received a quick tutorial from John! The views were spectacular. The granite Dells are such a unique site. They rent by the hour, and we could have easily ventured around for two but only did one. Hours are Wednesday to Sunday 8-3. So plan accordingly. They take reservations or walk-ups. Two locations to serve. Watson Lake and Goldwater lake. We did Watson. Don't really need water shoes, hop in and they'll shove you off. Wear a hat/sunscreen. Pack water or snacks in a small backpack If you're out for a while. They do sell refreshments at check in. And watch your technique! I got a small blister on my thumb. I will definitely return next time I'm in Prescott! read more

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I went last weekend for the full moon event they had and honestly I couldn't be more intoxicated with the beauty

Spent a peaceful morning on Lynx Lake thanks to Prescott Outdoors! Shoutout Cody for the smooth, easy, and fun experience! He was super helpful, kind, and flexible with our time on the water. Definitely recommend. =) read more

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This is for a rental at Lynx Lake, but I'm leaving it here since the Lynx Lake site isn't available yet. Excellent, great customer service and equipment. Very helpful, even provided some sunscreen since I'd forgotten mine! Highly recommended. read more

I visited Watson Lake with some friends and we had the opportunity to rent some kayaks from this company. It was a seamless process that included filling out a form, talking to the operators a bit, and then being helped into the water - life vests are also included. Prices are reasonable and run by the hour or on a daily rate. For kayaking they were $15 for the first hour and $10 for each one thereafter. You have the choice of using a solo kayak or tandem one. My friends and I had a wonderful time out on the lake thanks to the company! read more

Great team of friendly people. They made the experience so fun! My wife and I were impressed with the customer service, price and the fact they STARTED ON TIME and were flexible with staying longer (since we waited for the moon to come out...) Will definitely visit them again for another rental! read more

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No complaints! Very accommodating especially when i inadvertently booked August when I meant to book July. We kayaked Lynx Lake and enjoyed the short paddle. Given we are accustomed to more challenging paddles, this paddle is a mild one that basically allows you just float around. read more

Had an awesome experience renting paddle board from Matt at this business. The shop is right next on the launch ramp, super convenient. Paddle boards are brand new, the color are super vibrant and pictures looks awesome with the lake. Customer service is to the top. Matt answered all my questions when I called, greeted us when we arrived 7am on a Monday morning, patiently explained everything we need to know, and helped us launched boards. Go see Matt and support your local business. read more

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Had a great time renting Kayaks from this company. Very friendly and helpful staff, provided all the equipment we needed. Carried our Kayaks from their site down to the lake and helped stabilize as we loaded. If you are a renter without experience, they offer simple advice too. We were just walk ups, but if you have firm plans, they do take reservations. These also have water and basic snacks for sale. read more

Prescott Outdoors - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

These guys are awesome. The rental process was seamless. I called Matt the owner and he gave me all the information we needed. We showed up, and Daniel, Paul and Brandon were ready to help us get on the water. My two 13 year old cousins had never been and they got them out on S.U.Ps in minutes. It was an all around great experience. read more

Prescott Outdoors - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

We rented a tandem and a single kayaks from Prescott Outdoors. It was a seamless experience from the online check in to the very friendly and helpful staff to checking out at the end. This will be something we do every time we have guests in from out of town. Plus we really want to do a moonlight paddle. It was a great experience. read more

I had booked 2 hrs kayaking for Goldwater Lake. Due to the recent floods, Goldwater was closed, so Cody called and left me a voicemail that he'd moved my reservation to Watson Lake. I called back and spoke with Matt and he advised me that Goldwater was actually a larger and very popular lake, and that I'd enjoy my time there. And I really, really did. Sage and Grady (and others, who's names I didn't catch) were super helpful. Watson was just gorgeous and I had a fantastic 2 hours on the water. Thank you, Prescott Outdoors! I really appreciate that they proactively moved my reservation (instead of canceling it) and the staff was just all around wonderful. read more

Prescott Outdoors - Kayaking at Lake Watson - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

The best canoeing experience my wife and I had. Very peaceful and quiet lake. A lot of greenery and rock landscape. The staff here is very accommodating. Very quick registration (5 minute tops) and you're off for a fun time. I would recommend getting it for 2 hours so you can really enjoy it. read more

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Very welcoming and organized crew. All details given as well as making it easy and worry free to rent a tandem kayak. It was a beautiful morning as well with friends trying it for the first time. This is a solid yes we will be back situation. read more

My family and I loved our kayaking adventure at Goldwater Lake. Upon arriving we were met by Matt and his super friendly and helpful staff. This made my young children comfortable about getting on the water. Matt and his team were very hands on and made sure my 3 kids were safe and excited to paddle out. A safety brief was all my kids needed to get their confidence up. The day was beautiful, so many fantastic photo opportunities and just a really cool and relaxing day at the lake. This was a great way to get the kids active and appreciate the beautiful scenery. We had so much fun and liked the staff so much we we decided to get some kayaks at one of their other locations at Watson Lake. If you ever get a chance to be in Prescott, check out the surrounding lakes they are stunningly beautiful...and if you are lucky enough to run into Matt and his team, you will be in good hands. Sometimes the kayaking is weather permitting, so if it's a nice day, call them and see what your options are. Staff is super responsive and hands on. read more

the staff at Lynx Lake are great. super nice, kind, and friendly. I initially met Mari and she was soo knowledgeable. she even provided me some info on nearby hotels. The following day I was back again renting kayaks and Cody and Daniel were very kind and friendly as well. read more

We drove up from Phoenix to get away from the city and the heat. Got here and realized that I had forgot the seat backs for my kayak. I went to the renal tents and asked if I could rent a couple of seat backs. They didn't even hesitate and showed me two that worked perfectly! Then they gave us a couple of ideas of where to go on the lake that would be nice, quiet and amazing scenery. They were all very nice, friendly and so willing to help! This place is amazing, a great place that is not to far from the valley and a great place to escape too. I will definitely be back for another relaxing day in the near future! read more

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Your Crew is AWESOME... Lynx Lake. Hello, I'm almost 60 yrs old and never been in a kayak before. Mari gave me hope and said I could do it. I'm so glad she did. Mari gave me great instructions and did an excellent job on how to handle the kayak. "J" Jayden? is the best boat dock manager. He was always looking out for the customers while providing Excellent service. I will definitely be back again... p.s. Cant wait to try Watson.. J. Cox read more

First time on Watson lake and what a great experience. The crew that helped us were extremely nice, professional and knew what they were talking about. The paddle boards were great. Overall amazing experience! Definitely will be back! read more

We had a great time kayaking this morning at Watson lake with Prescott outdoors rentals. The customer service was wonderful. The gentleman was very accommodating and friendly. The lake was beautiful in a unique way. The kayaks were very comfortable because they had back supports. Overall, it was a great experience, and we will definitely come back! read more

I took my teenage kids and my grandson up to Willow Lake for the Fire Works show on July 1st 2023. We had the most amazing time. Everyone we dealt with from checking in, to getting life jackets, to learning and loading onto the boats were very pleasant, informative and professional. I highly recommend using them, and we will be back for the full moon night paddle at some point. The boats had lanterns on them which was super cool, but the moonlight lit the place up pretty good. Only wish they were closer to where I live because I would use them more often. Great crew of people, great kayaks, canoes, and equipment. We were in and out of the water in no time, and very little waiting. Thank you for making this such a wonderful adventure for us. Keep up the great work!! read more

My husband and I rented a canoe on a Saturday. I reserved a canoe for 1 hr online without an issues. When we got there the staff was very nice and helpful. They were able to let us add another hour on our rental. The water is really green and smells bad in a few areas, but overall we enjoyed 2 hrs on Watson Lake. Thank you to the staff for great customer service! read more

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Wow! What an excellent consumer service!!! We were stranded in the middle of the lake on our paddle boards and struggled to get to the shore due to crazy winds. Matthew (the owner) and his crew asked us if we needed help; they came to rescue us on their motorboat and got us safely to shore and to our car. They were so incredibly helpful and generous and we were not even their customers! (We brought our own paddles boards). Thank you so much!!! We would recommend Prescott Outdoors to anyone who wants to have a great experience and feel taken care of. read more

Goldwater Lake is a beautiful place to kayak with great recreation areas, and several places to sit around the lake. It is close to the city but far enough away to feel like a much needed respite. What a beautiful gem and a great day trip. A big thank you to Lauren of Prescott Outdoors for her communication today during the hazardous weather conditions, her excellent customer service on the phone and upon arrival, and for making a last kayaking trip with my dog happen. You have no idea how much today meant to me and how your determination to get me out on the water as soon as it was safe was appreciated. I also saw you multi-tasking and ensuring everyone walking up was taken care of. Thank you! Have had great experiences with Prescott Outdoors at both Goldwater and Watson. Highly recommend and will definitely be back. read more

Such an amazing place to spend the morning with my family. A co-worker recommended this to us and we couldn't have been more pleased with the area, the canoe rental and the staff. Everyone was very welcoming and made us feel at home. One of the employees even went out of her way to make sure my 3 year old was well taken care of. If you're looking for an easy kayak or canoe rental in a great location, this is the place! We'll be going back soon! read more

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We decided to rent a canoe for an hour on a whim and found Prescott Outdoors on google. We had a great time even though we were inexperienced and had no clue what we were doing. Grady was a great help and made our experience better. The lake was beautiful, I highly recommend renting from Prescott Outdoors! read more

A fun little place to rent kayaks at Watson Lake. They also have SUPs, snacks, drinks, etc. Feels like a beach shack. We didn't have reservations, but getting set up was fast and easy. We'd go back! read more

the guy was super helpful. i came later in the day and he still let me rent even though he was closing up shop soon. it's also a very fair price in my opinion. i'd come back for sure read more