Patagonia Lake

Patagonia Lake SP https://azstateparks.com/patagonia-lake https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patagonia_Lake_State_Park Tucked away in the rolling hills of southeastern Arizona is a hidden treasure.Patagonia Lake State Park was established in 1975 as a state park and is an ideal place to find whitetail deer roaming the hills and great blue herons walking the shoreline. The park offers a campground, beach, picnic area with ramadas, tables and grills, a creek trail, boat ramps, and a marina. The nearby Lakeside Market offers boat rentals and supplies. The campground overlooks the lake where anglers catch crappie, bass, bluegill, catfish, and trout. The park is popular for water skiing, fishing, camping, picnicking, and hiking. And the tracks of the New Mexico/Arizona railroad lie beneath the lake and remnants of the old historic line may be found at the Nature Conservancy in Patagonia. Hikers can stroll along the creek trail and see birds such as the canyon towhee, Inca dove, vermilion flycatcher, black vulture, and several species of hummingbirds.

Nearby Parks Cabins Park Rules If you’re having a great time here, don’t forget to visit one of the four nearby state parks! Camping cabins that overlook Patagonia Lake are available for reservation. Each cabin has a covered porch, a full-sized bed, two sets of bunk beds, a table with chairs, mini fridge, microwave, lights, heating and air conditioning, and a locking door. Campers must supply their own linens or sleeping bags. Restrooms and showers are within walking distance. Cabins sleep up to six people. Reserve a camping cabin and start your park adventure at azstateparks.com/cabins. General Rules • All vehicles must park and stay on paved surfaces. If vehicles do not fit on the paved surfaces at your campsite, please use overflow parking area. • Quiet hours are from 9 p.m. until 8 a.m. • No pets allowed in beach day use area. (grass, sand or in the parking lot) • No glass containers or BBQ grills in the sand at the beach. • Do not litter! Recreate responsibly and pack out what you bring in, or use the trash receptacles provided in the park. • Stay on designated trails. Cutting trails degrades habitat and harms the landscape. • All of our parks adhere to firearm and hunting regulations. Please familiarize yourself with this information. Fires • Keep fires in grills or designated state parks fire rings. Never leave fires unattended! • Do not gather firewood in the parks. Firewood is for sale in most park stores. • Fireworks are not permitted in state parks. • Be “fire smart” and check fire restrictions at AZStateParks.com/fire-safety. Camping • Campsites are limited to up to six adults and up to 10 people total. Cabins are limited to six people total. • There are designated RV dump stations at the park for your convenience. Swimming • There is a designated area for swimming. • Please obey all posted signs. • Do not jump off rocks or the bridge. • Do not swim near boat launch areas. Boating • All personal Paddle board, kayaks, canoes and inflatable boats must have a life jacket on board per Coast Guard regulations. • Review boating regulations before heading out on the water. Pets • Keep your pets on a maximum six-foot leash at all times. Pets must be attended at all times. • Pick up after your pet. • For additional information related to pets, visit our website or ask park staff. Sonoita Creek State Natural Area (1.3 miles) Located adjacent to Patagonia Lake State Park, the natural area preserves the land in its natural state, so there are no restrooms or modern camping facilities. Use Patagonia Lake State Park as a base camp and enjoy the hiking, horseback riding, and natural surroundings of the Sonoita Creek area. (520) 287-2791 Tubac Presidio State Historic Park (33 miles) Arizona’s first state park, this historic site rests on the Anza Trail and commemorates the oldest Spanish presidio in Arizona with a museum, schoolhouse, colonial ruins, and picnic grounds. (520) 398-2252 Kartchner Caverns State Park (54 miles) “Arizona’s Best Attraction” as voted by USA Today’s 2017 Reader’s Poll, this hidden jewel features cave formations found nowhere else in the world. Take the Throne Room tour and see the five-story formation Kubla Khan! (520) 586-4100 Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park (62 miles) Located in “the town too tough to die,” this preserved court building houses a collection of historic artifacts and memorabilia from the legendary American Old West. (520) 457-3311 Established 1957 Patagonia Lake State Park 11/24 Patagonia Lake State Park is an ideal place to find whitetail deer roaming the hills and great blue herons walking the shoreline. The campground overlooks a 265-acre manmade lake where anglers catch crappie, bass, bluegill, and catfish. Hikers can stroll along the beautiful creek trail and see a variety of birds such as the canyon towhee, Inca dove, vermilion flycatcher, elegant trogon, black vulture, and several species of hummingbirds. The park offers a beach, picnic area with ramadas, tables and grills, a creek trail, boat ramps, a marina, boat-in campsites, cabins, and the Lakeside Market. The park is popular for a variety of activities, including water skiing, fishing, camping, picnicking, hiking, and is one of the best places for birdwatching in the world! Thank you for visiting! 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Patagonia, AZ 85624 AZStateParks.com/patagonia-lake AZStateParks Largemouth bass, flathead catfish, channel catfish, crappie, bluegill, and redear and green sunfish maintain healthy populations in the lake. Rainbow trout are stocked in the winter months. Fishing licenses can be purchased at the concession in the park. A valid Arizona fishing license is required for Arizona residents and non-resident anglers 10 years of age or older fishing any public accessible water in Arizona. Lakeside Market The Lakeside Market offers boat rentals, fishing licenses, bait, ice, and more. Park Store (520) 287-6965 | 1-877-MYPARKS Like/Follow/Watch us on: Fishing 1-877-MYPARKS |

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