Patagonia Lake State Park
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Address
400 Patagonia Lake Road
Patagonia, Arizona 85624
(520) 287-6965
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Directions
I-10 East to Hwy 83 South to Hwy 82. Hwy 82,
7 miles past the town of Patagonia.
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South on I-19 to exit 12
Cross over interstate and go east on Ruby Road
South (right turn) on Via Frontera for 1/4 mile
Turn left on River Road (approx. 5 miles) cross one-lane bridge
Turn left on Hwy. 82, 12 miles
Turn left onto Patagonia Lake Road, 4 miles
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Park Hours
Day use hours:
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Access to park is closed:
10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
During peak visitor months, park
closures are not uncommon.
Special Events
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Park Facilities
- Beach, picnic area with ramadas, tables and grills, fishing pad
(handicapped accessible)
- Hiking trails, boat ramps, marina, camp supply store, campground,
group-use area (day-use)
- 72 developed, 34 hook-ups and 12 boat access sites, restrooms, showers
and dump station, RV size limit is 35 feet
- Sonoita Creek State Natural Area - Arizona's first major state natural
area
- Patagonia Marina and Boat Rental and Lakeside market and giftshop.
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Elevation
3,750 feet
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Fees
Arizona State Parks Fee Schedule
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The Park
At two and a half miles long and 250 surface acres, Patagonia Lake is popular
for a variety of recreational activities, including water skiing, fishing,
camping, picnicking, and hiking. Created by the damming of Sonoita Creek, the
lake is habitat for bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish, and is stocked with
rainbow trout during the winter. For anglers' sake, the east half of the lake is
designated a no wake area. A handicap fishing dock is located at the marina and
behind the Sonoita Creek visitor center. Because the lake attracts a multitude
of water sports enthusiasts during summer months, water skiing or towing a
recreational device is prohibited on weekends and holidays from May 1 through
September 31st. Camping ranges from undeveloped spots to sites with water and
electric hookups. Park conveniences include picnic ramadas, a swimming beach,
and a marina store with boat rentals. Entry to the park is allowed from 4:00am
until 11:00pm and access is from State Route 82 between Patagonia and Nogales.
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Sonoita Creek State Natural Area
Totaling almost 5,000 acres, Sonoita Creek is Arizona's first major state
natural area. The site is in the southeastern portion of the state and will
preserve a unique riparian area. Work is currently being done on a
management plan for the area. Arizona State Parks will develop hiking trails
and wildlife viewing areas along the creek and throughout the property.
Environmental educational programs for all ages will be offered as well as
research opportunities for the universities. Designated as a
significant riparian area, it is home to giant cottonwoods,
willows, sycamores and mesquites, nesting black hawks and endangered
species.
Sonoita Creek State Natural Area Visitor Center,
located in Patagonia Lake State Park, is now open to the public! Call (520)
287-2791 for more information. |
Park Rules and Regulations
- Littering is unlawful.
- No glass containers or pets are allowed on the beach.
- Keep pets on a leash and do not leave unattended.
- Campfires must be attended and are allowed only in approved fire rings.
Wood gathering is not permitted.
- Generator must be muffled and off at 9:00 p.m.
- All vehicles must remain on paved surfaces. Limit 2 vehicles per campsite.
Fees are charged per vehicle.
- Quiet hours are 9 p.m. until 8 a.m. Day-use hours are from 4 a.m. until 10
p.m.
- Stay Limit is 15 days.
- Damaging or removing the natural rocks, vegetation or public property is
prohibited.
- Personal Watercraft (Jet Skis) and
above-water-exhausted boats (Jet Boats) are prohibited on the lake.
- "No Wake" speed on east half of lake. All boat traffic is
counterclockwise.
- Water skiing, and towing recreational device prohibited weekends and
holidays May 1st through October 1st.
- Camping permitted in designated sites.
- Checkout time is 2:00 p.m.
- Contact ranger residence, or call 911 for after-hour emergencies.
Special Programs & Events
March - Mariachi Festival.
Interpretive Programs on request.
Bird Tours on the lake scheduled by request.
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