Goldwater Lake, reservoir in Yavapai County, Arizona

Goldwater Lake is a small body of water near Prescott, Arizona, spanning roughly 15 acres and surrounded by forest. The area includes two separate lakes - the larger Upper Goldwater Lake suited for boating and kayaking, and the smaller Lower Goldwater Lake where motorized watercraft are not permitted and fishing is the primary activity.

Goldwater Lake is a reservoir formed by a dam on Banning Creek south of Prescott, named for longtime Prescott mayor Morris Goldwater, uncle of U.S. senator and 1964 Republican presidential candidate Barry Goldwater. The City of Prescott Parks and Recreation Department maintains the lake and its park.

The lake is named after Morris Goldwater, a longtime mayor of Prescott and uncle of Barry Goldwater, the 1964 Republican presidential candidate. The City of Prescott Parks and Recreation Department maintains the site, and its picnic areas, volleyball and horseshoe facilities make it a setting for organised and informal gatherings.

The grounds are well equipped with picnic areas, grills, restrooms, a playground, and recreational facilities including volleyball courts and horseshoe pits. The location remains open year-round, though hours vary seasonally, with extended hours during warmer months.

The lake is named for Morris Goldwater, a longtime mayor of Prescott and uncle of Barry Goldwater, the 1964 Republican presidential candidate. Anglers can find largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish, channel catfish, rainbow, brook and Gila trout, plus crawfish in its water.