Lake Pleasant, Arizona, is approximately 30 miles north of downtown Phoenix. Use your map app and search for “Pleasant Harbor Marina: for directions. Head over to our maps page for Lake Pleasant to view several maps and their corresponding links. There is also a link to an interactive Water Table.
There is a $9 charge to enter the marina grounds with (or without) a boat. If you are a veteran, you can enter for free but you’ll need to show your DD Form 214. After entering, turn left at the T intersection (the stop sign) to go to the South Ramp area where most AYC Members launch their boats.
On race weekends, you’ll see a flock of AYCers setting up at Spinnaker Point (Ramadas 4-6). Turn left after entering, and they will be located around the Anchor Drop – a big white building on the right. If you turn right at the T, you’ll usually see the Thistles and others on the paved north lot, preparing to launch at the North Ramp.
You can also launch from the county park boat ramps or Scorpion Bay Marina, but most AYC off-the-water activities happen at Spinnaker Point, on marina land, at the south end of the lake. Here’s information on the county park and the Lake Pleasant area from Maricopa Parks and Recreation.