Patagonia Lake State Park

Our first time. It was awesome. We had the place to ourselves. Showers were out of order. Clean restrooms. Port a potty’s available. We found a plug to get some power. Multiple grills and picnic benches available. We swam around and also brought an inflatable boat with oars. There were life jackets available for use there for free, they were hanging on a rack.

This is a great park, lots of trees, large Rv spots, lots of privacy. Water is great, they have a sandy beach. Lots to view, even saw a naked person roaming their Rv, just cause the windows are tinted doesn’t mean you can’t see through them, especially when your lights are on, I’ve enclosed pictures, blurred of course. Cool bridge to walk over at night as well. Price has gone up way too much for what you get here and nothing else near by. 50 a night is a bit pricey.

We are wanting to come back and stay and check out the preserve just before the park entrance for hiking.

For the money spent on camping the camp grounds should be level and weed free. The picnic area lake view is non existent do to overgrown bushes tree's and weeds other than that it's a nice place to hang out with friends.

Love this place but it's not taken care of and in disrepair. Yearly pass more than double in price and amenities suffering even more. Dirty outhouses and floating restrooms. Sharp rusty sign posts, no boards left on boat docks.

Great park, spaces are large, lake is nice, water is perfect not to cold not to warm, close to Nogales , and Sonoita . Lots of shade trees. They now have floating toilets around the lake. There is also a cool bridge that crosses over the marina area which is lit up at night. Boats and floaty toys welcome, water is usually perfect for swimming. Sites are big and have plenty of privacy if you want to cut loose a little, plenty of trail and bird watching. There is a small store that has just about everything you might have forgotten. Fun place no judgement, let loose and have fun. Sad they had to raise the price to 50 it was a good deal at 35, not so much at 50.

Great place for a perfectly getaway! I'm not necessarily a birder and I don't fish, but that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy my stay here. It is definitely geared more for those hobbies. I was in the area to do some cycling out of Patagonia and this was a great base camp. I definitely recommend the East side for a quieter setting. Spots are nice and spread out with electric and water hookups. Showers were clean with hot water.

We camped at Patagonia for a week. There’s 2 different sides to the campground. Each has its advantages. Most spots on the side we stayed on had a water access trail. There were lots of bare trees around. The power to the campground went out 2 days in a row. A note notifying us in advance would have been nice. But that was not the case. The state park is pretty far from any stores so bring everything you may need. There’s a Walmart 17 miles away in Nogales

Visiting this location offers a pleasant escape from the city. The serene lake provides a tranquil atmosphere. Numerous children are currently enjoying the final days of summer. Please note that the Visitor Center is presently undergoing renovations. Ample picnic tables are available throughout the area. Public restrooms are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness. This destination is highly recommended for individuals interested in water activities such as kayaking, canoeing, and boating. Boat rentals are also available on-site.

Took a day trip to check out the lake and campgrounds. It is a nice sized lake with plenty of camping spots. There are even rustic cabins ('meaning no toilet or shower) but they have AC for the less durable types. There is a marina that uas rentals for everything from boats to fishing poles. The drive from Tucson is easy so take your time and enjoy the scenery. I will be going back for a pontoon rental and family outing. Prices are very reasonable and fun can be had by all.

It's so great to have water in Arizona. I don't think I could live here without the lake, the great Rangers and just a beautiful experience. Everything is clean and gorgeous all the time but especially in the winter!

Spent a day kayaking and I will say it's a beautiful lake area. Plenty of parking, and lots of areas to put your kayak in. We stopped off at the visitors center first, and the volunteer Debbie was very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend this state park for a fun filled day of kayaking, swimming, hiking, or just strolling around.

We went on a weekday to kayak and it was so peaceful and beautiful. Coming from the Phoenix area where all the lakes nearby are always crowded, it was nice to enjoy some peaceful kayaking. I can't speak to how the weekends are, but this was a Thursday and it was great. They have boat/kayak rentals there too!

Love this place. It's a bit of a small lake but great day trip from tucson and surrounding areas. Nice get away for the city

We came here for some bird watching and to our our feet in the water to cool off. We got more than we bargained for since we saw white tail deer families on our birding trail hike. This was super cool and quite a special experience. The visitor center also had a nice area for picnics, hummingbird watching and butterfly gazing. The only downfall is that when I searched for admission tickets, it said $15 only to get there and be surprised by a $20 weekend fee (that's steep). I wish there were half day passes but I also understand the costs and reasons.

I went kayaking here with my friend in August 2021 and it was gorgeous. It was hot of course, but the water helped a lot. It was a little dirty in some places where people had dumped their trash after hanging out by the water, but otherwise it was good time. We rented a kayak from the rental office and the guys there were nice and helped us get situated before we set off. They helped us back up to the dock when we were done too. The kayaks themselves were pretty well-kept. There was a good amount of parking and a couple of porta potties in the parking lot, but nowhere else to go to the bathroom and change so we crouched between two cars (one was ours so we opened the door for additional privacy) to change quickly. The parking lot was muddy so I'd recommend bringing water and towels to wash your shoes with after, if you don't bring a change of shoes entirely.

What a dump! We stayed here 12 months ago and it was beautiful and relaxing. What a difference 12 months makes. All the grass is dead and the trees seem to be dying. They do have construction in progress on one new restroom and renovation of another, but that definitely shouldn't have caused the significant change.

We took the dogs along with us for camping. Patagonia Lake State Park is pet-friendly. I even saw a pet goat in one of the campsites! The trail areas along the lake are narrow. Campsite #50 has a good-sized area to put a large tent under the larger trees (see pictures). There is water and electricity for tent and RV camping. Facilities and showers are available. It's a nice getaway and enjoy nature.

I had a coworker that loved to visit Patagonia Lake so when we had time off for the holiday weekend I wanted to visit. The park makes for a nice daytrip from Tucson and is about an hour away, close-ish to Nogales. They do have cabins and a fair number of camping sites available (RV and tent) for rental if you want to stay on site though. It's a bit of an isolated spot so aside from perhaps a border patrol checkpoint and the signs reading in kilometers instead of miles you won't really be aware of its location as being near the border. The lake itself is a peaceful place to relax and unwind. There's boat rentals, a beach and a trail. The lake gets stocked with a variety of fish. In the winter you can reel in some rainbow trout and in the summer you can catch catfish. There are also omnipresent populations of crappie, largemouth bass and bluegill. There's numerous bird feeders around the trail for those that want to birdwatch. I saw a few finches and a hummingbird when we were here but I'm sure with better equipment than my eyes and a camera phone I would've been able to see some more uncommon species. We came with the toddler and two pups. If you have dogs they are allowed everywhere except the beach, the rules state. As a result we avoided the beach altogether but after reading some more reviews apparently your dogs can still go to the beach area but they have to stay on the grassy parts and not the sandy spots close to the water. I wish the rules had specified this more because I really wanted to check out the beach. If you want to see some cool sights from a higher vantage point and to feel a little like Indiana Jones be sure to go on the wooden high arched bridge. The toddler had so much fun going up and down it she wanted to do that all day! She's more of a daredevil than me. The trail we went on (Overlook Trail) is paved for a very small portion of it but then is unpaved for the rest I think. The trail itself is about 1.5 miles each way. While the part of the trail I ventured on wasn't too bad as an adult, it might be harder for littler tykes with the steeper narrow slopes so we'll wait until our kiddo is a little older before taking her on it. Dogs are allowed on this trail except for the days when they have tours. The public restroom that we used was very well maintained and well stocked. ***Park Rules (From the website):*** Littering is unlawful No glass containers or pets are allowed on the beach. Keep pets on a 6 ft. leash and do not leave unattended. Pick up after your pets. Campfires must be attended and are allowed only in approved fire rings. Wood gathering is not permitted. Generators are not permitted. All vehicles must remain on paved surfaces. Quiet hours are 9 p.m. until 8 a.m. Day-use hours are from 4 a.m. until 10 p.m. Park entrance gate opens at 4 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m. 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 Zone" speed on east half of lake. All boat traffic is counterclockwise. Water skiing and towing not allowed on weekends and holidays May 1st through September 30th. Boaters should familiarize themselves with all Arizona watercraft rules and regulations. Camping only permitted in designated sites with a maximum of six adults and no more than 12 people per site. Check out time is 12 noon. Check-in time is at 2 p.m. Contact ranger residence, or call 911 for after-hour emergencies. Park and Facility Hours Gates are closed from 10:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m. Ranger Station April - October 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Mon - Thu) 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Fri - Sat) 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Sun) November - March 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (daily) Visitor Center Open Daily 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Park Store Hours vary by season Park Entrance Fee Per vehicle (1-4 adults): $15-$20 Individual/bicycle: $3

Don't bring your dogs. Not meant for any dog fun only miserable dogs. Only allowed in gross non swimmable areas dangerously slippery areas. Sucks for pets. Leave them somewhere safe and somewhere pet friendly because this is neither. NOT DOG FRIENDLY. Allowed but not in a reasonable manner.

I love discovering beautiful places. Patagonia Lake is a beautiful place. It's surrounded by mountains with a variety of birds to see. There's a very cool footbridge that is so steep but great for photos! Tent and RV parking are available by reservation (for a few).

Very fun lake to go and chill with the family or even by yourself if you want to go and watch the sunset! They have a bench in the perfect spot to sit and chill and take in the beauty! I recommend taking water shoes !! There is a lot of yucky plants inside the shore area and rocks. Sandals won't work !! They will get sucked up by the algie and water plants and rip!! (Happened to us)

Unable to really rate as we drove for an hour and they were turning people away at the gate due to COVID-19 No day use at this time so we did not get to see the lake or area at all We will go back after this lifts fingers crossed

Beautiful lake but not a lot of amenities. Great looking campground and cabins. When I have time I will definitely go back and explore further.

Mostly retired folks camping mid week. Appears everyone is having a good time. All were mask compliant on the hiking trail. The only issue was in the small store; the clerk was wearing a chin mask. The Park is beautiful, even without leaves on the trees. So many different birds, we are not birders so naming is not possible. We also viewed deer and grazing huge cows. Camping area was quiet by 9 am.

The cabin was wonderful. Clean and had a beautiful view. It was so nice to have some of the comforts of home in the great outdoors. The market on site had a nice selection and and lovely customer service. We enjoyed the visitors center. Great activities for the kids. We spent the afternoon playing on the beach making sand castles with new friends. It was so clean. Stunning area to take pictures. Really a hidden gem. What a relief to have very clean bathrooms to use. Hope to enjoy the marina next time and rent kayaks. Highly recommend this to my friends. When leaving don't miss having a meal at Las Trankas in Rio Rico on your way home

Enjoyed coming to this lake. Weather was perfect, hiking trails were nice and clean; kid friendly. Beach area had BBQ pits and also kid friendly. Would definitely be interested in returning and camping here.

Great place to spend a day at the lake. Restrooms were closed but portable facilities were available. Access to the park is limited, we arrived after lunch and were told they just reopened the grounds to allow 20 cars in, we were 15th. Campgrounds were full and parking was limited. The beach was full and there were a lot of families taking advantage of a beautiful day. If you are concerned about social distancing, bring a mask and prepare to walk a bit to get your own space. Entrance fee is $20, a bit steep for our budget at this time. We saw cabins on a hillside that can be rented. Check it out in their website.

Nice park, nice visitor center, the beach is okay. You can swim, but the water doesn't look great.

My pup and I make an impromptu camping trip and fell instantly in love. Patagonia Lake, located just north of the U.S.-Mexico border, is a nice reprieve from busy city life. I didn't know much about the lake before visiting -- only that you can make reservations online now, which is pretty convenient. The lake is turning 40 in 2015. Cool tidbit. It was established in 1975. The 265-acre lake is a great place to see whitetail deer and blue herons. We saw a blue heron within 10 minutes of arriving! We saw a lot of people fishing. A lot! And into the night. It appears that is one of the prime activities out this way. A few things to know before you go: 1. You cannot make day-of reservations online (AZStateParks.com), so be sure to phone ahead and ask about availability or possible openings. If there is space available, you can make a reservation at the ranger station. Our spot cost $30 for the night. 2. This place gets packed during the holidays. Absolutely slammed. So, if you are thinking you are going to have a nice, quiet Fourth of July getaway, think again. 3. If you forget an essential item, check out the on-site market, which is generally open until 6 p.m. They have everything: toiletries, cleaning supplies, dog food, DVDs, children's games, board games, tents (!), blankets, bathing suits for children, bread, bacon and eggs, canned goods and even utensils and kitchenware so you can cook, you forgetful one, you. 4. Bring your hiking shoes. There is a creek trail. Nothing strenuous, though, from what I could tell. 5. Pets are allowed, but you have to keep them on a leash at all times. 6. NOT ALLOWED: jet skis, waterbikes, above-water exhaust boats and V-8 boats. All are prohibited. Interesting, though, there was notice that water skiing is prohibited weekends and during the holidays, between May 1 and Oct. 1. So be sure to call for clarification on what is banned and what is allowed. 7. Only 12 people allowed per site, with up to six adults. Maximum stay is 15 days, one more than what seems common in the region. 8. Check in is at 2 p.m. and check out is at noon. But call ahead about your reservation. Because my site was vacant, I was able to check in before 1 p.m. 9. Camp sites are numbered 1-108. I originally wanted to be in the 20s or 30s, believing that they were very close to the water. But they are not as close as they appear. For those in the 20s, there is a very brief walk to the water, but it is full of shrubbery, and with little access to open water. Think bushwhacking. Then you arrive and only have access of a section of lake about 10 feet in width. Granted, I did not walk the full section, so there may be greater access along the way. It appears that 103-108 are nearest the water. 10. Bathrooms are pretty well kept. They are also well lit. Showers are on site. Pretty sweet! 11. The site offers a number of boat-in campsites. 12. There is a place called Lakeside Market (520-287-5545) where you can rent boats and get bait and ice and a bunch of other things. I hear you can also get a fishing license on site. You need to be 14 to get a license. 13. Bring your swim suit! You can swim anywhere in the lake, except the boat launch areas. But swim at your own risk -- no lifeguards on duty. Our stay was very pleasant. So, so lovely. There is something magical about sitting along a bank with your toes in the water in the middle of the night. Silent. Beautiful. Uninterrupted, lest a lizard or bird stop by for a quick hello. There were also anglers would float by semi-silently, their white and green headlamps shining as they were fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. Rainbow trout fish are stocked in the winter months only. There is also a "beach" area. Pretty comical for this Southern California girl. The sand is not soft; it is strangely grainy. But it is a wonderful area, especially for toddlers and other young people. Pets are allowed on the green grass areas, but not the beach area. I was bummed we had to vacate our site. It was reserved the day after and through the weekend. Given that the camps were not full -- not even close -- it was easy to find calm, quiet time. But, again, all that changes during the holidays.

Wow ...Dennis W's review makes this place seem like a soap opera! Hahaha.... Intriguing.

I came here for a Mariachi festival with alcohol tastings and loved it. The lake has a sandy beach area that you can swim in or just stand in and hang out. It's family and dog friendly although I don't believe dogs are allowed on the beach. They have camping areas and also a marina. It looked like you can rent boats. It's a little farther than Sonoita. 1.5 hrs from Tucson.

Clean and peaceful, this is a great park and great option to view the lake and nature

i love this lake but the women that's in charge of the maintenance was a very low caliber person. Got there and was setting up and the sprinklers started. why they are watering when people are setting up...? well I have no idea. I notice this person was also watering with a hose where people where sitting and she basically pushed the out with the wet grass. I went over the bathroom and was close to her and asked "why are you watering right now"? she said that she was doing her job and that to have a nice day. I answered "shut that water off your soaking my stuff.. I do this for a living and you don't water when people are present." she answered... well I will just turn on the water again and laughed. I wasn't happy at this point and stated the fact that she really needs to understand that she needs to shut off the water... nope not happening. I called the main gate person and he said there was various complaints about her and that he would let her know but that she's the supervisor and she usually dose whatever she wants. hmmm sucks but I guess.

Beautifully maintained and very friendly staff! Plenty of room around sites and quiet (for the most part).

This was our second trip to Patagonia Lake State Park. Our site was W82. The park was just about half full so the sites on both sides of us were vacant. If the camp had been full, it would have been way too snug. Other campers were very kind and courteous. As soon as we pulled in, our neighbor came over to tell us that there are MANY skunks at dawn and night. We were in a tent trailer so we did smell them. We had fires each evening, but it was nerve wracking to see so many skunks. Our little dog was sitting on my lap and he alerted and grumbled each time a skunk came close. Everyone around us kept shining high power lights through the campsites, and called out if a skunk came close. Also, we learned about grackles (birds). A flock attacked our dog's food (just outside our door) the instant we turned our backs and finished it off in under 2 minutes. And we were not aware that there is no cell service unless you are in the middle of the lake. The clerk in the camp market told us that. I kid you not! So what if there is an emergency? At the entrance gate, the ranger could have told us about the skunks and no cell service. I would have thought twice about choosing Patagonia Lake if I'd known that it is definitely a skunk habitat. The bathroom and showers were not in the cleanest condition. Apparently they are serviced once a day, and it shows. There was standing water in several stalls and toilets jammed with toilet paper. The lake is pretty, but I would strongly advise against swimming. My friend who trains for triathlons swam there, and she and her friend came out of the water with black stuff covering their faces. We were also told not to eat more than 2 ounces of fish from the lake. The lake is fed from water runoff from the north where mining leaches mercury and other toxic minerals into the groundwater. I'm very glad that I insist on using bottled water! Lastly, we cleaned up refuse all around the campsite before we even set up our tent trailer. And someone had moved the fire ring away from the flat area, and 3 feet up the slope. All this to say, we were so disappointed that we won't be returning.

Patagonia Lake is a gem indeed and perfect for an escape from the city! Perfect for a day trip with friends....and if you're equipped for camping, make a reservation in advance and reserve your spot! The facilities and grounds well maintained, it's dog friendly and of course family friendly.

Who knew?! Awesome state park campground. Site 14 was the coolest site I have ever had. Loved water views and access. Nice bathroom/shower facilities. Nice beach park area. Spacious lake with so much beauty and nature. Love that they have boat rentals and 2 stores. Staff were working hard Sunday morning throughout the park.

Just camped at Patagonia this past Wed-Fri. Reserving our spot online was easy, the fee is super reasonable, the Rangers we came in contact with (entering the Park and at the Sonoita Creek Visitor Center) were friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable and the lady at the Lakeside Market was friendly and welcoming. The Visitors Center has stuff kiddos (coloring, crafts, books), items about the local wildlife and they have a gift shop. The Market has any items you may have forgotten or need replaced along with bonus stuff. The campsite was clean as was the entire park (we walked around it many many times). The bridge is always fun for kiddos and boat watching. The roped in swimming area/beach was clean and lots of fun for kiddos and adults. The public restrooms (both by the beach and west side camping; toilets and showers) were clean at all hours. Hookups (20/30/50 and water) for camping were in great condition. I haven't been to Patagonia in many many years and have never before camped there. We were very impressed and plan on returning for day trips and camp trips.

Our favorite place to camp...clean bathrooms and showers. The rangers and whole staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly. They keep the grounds exceptionally clean... The store is organized and has pretty much everything you might need. Don't forget to rent a boat for the day Love all of the new changes in the past yr.

I thought the boat rental prices were higher than reasonable but the beauty of the place was excellent. For a small lake hidden away in South Arizona it felt larger than I expected and picturesque. People were swimming In The water however I wouldn't, it was way too green from algae. Not as clear as lake pleasant. Paddle boards, kayaking, pedalboats, row boats, sailboats and motorboating. I didn't catch one fish! Dogs allowed, wading area etc etc. I will return.

Our last to camping trips to Patagonia State Park were very disappointing - neither the bathrooms/showers or the dump station we're available for use and the beach was strewn with storm debris. There was also a total lack of enforcement of park "rules" including quiet hours, noise, and dogs on the beach. As an Arizona taxpayer I don't understand why the Governor and the Republican led legislature brag about cutting taxes for the rich because we have a budget "surplus" when this state park is so poorly maintained and staffed while continuing to maintain the same fees for sub par services and facilities. I guess the old adage is true - Republicans know how to win elections but not how to govern once they do (except for the very rich that is).

$119.00 per night for a cabin. Nice new cabins. Too many rules. Seems like the only thing you are allowed to do in the cabins is sleep. Could not bring ice chests inside so i guess they are to be left outside to be stolen. When we were trying to fish we had to keep checking the cabin to make sure our ice chests were still there. Found a BIG fish hook and leader in the bed. Nice cleaning job someone did, they said oh sorry. Says 2 cars allowed but when someone came to stay it cost 15.00 per day and no place to park a second vehicle without walking a ways from parking lot. If the cabins sleep 6 ppl.everyone has to park elsewhere. Usually no problems at the park. Very nice lake and campground aside from cabins(cost too much for what you get). Someone tried to steal our electric boat winch off the trailer in the boat trailer parking lot so security is not good apparently.

I hate to be negative, but we drove here from Tucson for a day trip. Needed to walk the dog. $15 entrance fee seemed ridiculous for people just wanting to spend an hour or two. Catalina State Park is only $7 and waaay nicer. Patagonia, at least this time of year, was a big disappointment.

Have been enjoying the lake this summer and finally got to Camp on boat in site 110 this weekend. While the site was a perfect spot with a great entrance the family was pretty disappointed with the site itself. The grounds were littered with cow crap and cows coming in to the camp area. This could easily be fixed with a simple one or two wire barbed wire fencing. The crap was literally everywhere and you have to watch where you walked the entire time. I understand it's camping but camping shouldn't be wading in crap. This could easily be fixed especially with the cost to get in to the lake area.

Wonderful weekend getaway hiking and canoeing. We stayed in one of the new cabins. Very nice with AC, mini fridge and microwave. Spacious porch. One room has a queen bed and a door. Another holds two sets of bunk beds. The cabins sit on a ridge overlooking the lake. Deer grazed on the hill behind us. The only quibble was that the bathrooms were down a steep hill; a trip that got a bit old. The sunrise and sunset views are breathtaking.

Beautiful area, go early on weekends as it can get packed. Lots of families and people camping and fishing,nice area not too far from Tucson area, it's a good day trip, the drive there is gorgeous.

This campground is one of the best I've ever been to. But I will give you a clue, I do not I repeat do not go during spring break for the schools or fall break the place is a madhouse.

Sitting lakeside right now. Nice lake with rental boats, kayaks, SUPs, paddle boats. Small swimming area for kids or you can get adventurous and swim out into the lake. A bit spendy at $15 for weekdays and 20 for weekends. If you are going to be in Arizona for a while get a state parks pass. Lots of nice campsites in trees (or what passes for trees in Arizona ) camping $27-30. Most have electricity. Boat in only sites on the other side of the lake also.

Beautiful place to camp. The campgrounds are pristine. The bathrooms and showers are always clean and they have rangers picking up every morning. Each campsite has water and electric. So you have everything you need to either pitch a tent or hook up an RV. Dogs are allowed by the campsites, however, they don't allowed the dogs to swim in the lake.

We were there with the children and there were drugs like cocaine and marijuana everywhere. People just would not stop walking through our campsite, even after we repeatedly asked them too. We walked away for ten minutes and someone walked away with our table. We had several items stolen right out of our campsite! One lady tried to set up in our site and refused to leave. The Park ranger needed to be called twice! If I could give this place a zero star, I would Visited April 2017

Second time here and definitely wont be back. If I could have snapped my fingers like Thanos I would have. People on the lake in boats were incredibly stupid. Way to much alcohol being consumed while out in the boats. We had a group of 12 kayaks paddle right into our fishing lines 10 feet from shore, speed boats full of kids blasting craptastic music so loud that it was echoing throughout the park and kids swimming across the lake right through the boating area. I'm not gonna lie, I was routing for the boats in that instance. The boating areas are clearly marked but no one pays any attention to it, they just drive around clearly oblivious to the markers. We were planning on coming down and renting a cabin for a week but I will never be back to the park again. I'd rather the extra 2hrs up to Pinetop-Lakeside area where people are much more respectful of other people. Would have given it 0 stars if that was allowable.. And to top it off, while hiking we came upon a park ranger walking the opposite way who was the rudest, most miserable piece of crap ever. We said hello as we were passing by and he just looked at us, no acknowledgement at all, just a disgusting horrible look on his face. Such a miserable person shouldn't be out in the public representing the park. Anyway, there are plenty of places to spend hard earned money and enjoy a day with the family. Patagonia Park isn't one of them.

Nice small lake for family fun. Area has many camp sites and a dock for your boat. Lake was very busy with canoes and paddle boats. Lots of fishing boats. Bathrooms are nice close to get to from home only disappointment is on the weekend you can not pull from your boat so no tubing, kneeboarding or wake boarding

One of my favorite places to visit in southern Az. Some people can get loud in the campground sometimes , the rangers do a good job playing the balancing act of fun and stupid lol.

constantly get harrased by rangers for fishing license (ask 3x in a 4hr period). The park personnel are very rude and mean. Been there 4x this year and almost always leaves a bad taste in my mouth with unpleasant experiences. i tread lightly in that park in order to prevent interaction with staff. Phx area parks for me from this day forward. bathrooms are nicely kept.

Tuesday is a great day to visit Patagonia Lake State Park. All boat rentals are half price! Good deal! We rented a canoe for the three of us and the dog. Interestingly they provide life jackets but they do not require you to wear them. We brought a life jacket for the dog who happily kept it on :) The lake is divided so non motorized water vessels can use one side and not experience any wake. We did that side and then moved on to the other side with motorized boats. We hugged the shoreline on that side and were able to enjoy it as well. The boaters, even those towing people on lines, were aware of us and tried to keep their wakes away from us. Fun time especially with the half priced rental.

We took our motorhome and dinghy and stayed Monday until Thursday and found it very quiet pretty much all day long as well as at night. Nearly, oh so nearly, caught up with the Elegant Trogon, but did enjoy hiking, biking and seeing lots of other birds. The washrooms are clean. The store had basics (ice cream is coming we were told!) Our sole disappointment was that the Visitors Center wasn't staffed except Thursday thru Sunday, of no use to us. The ranger was helpful with directions, etc. But I thank Governor Dicey (hey, I like the autocorrect of his name!) for the short staffing. We'll go back. We're more into quiet and nature so will likely opt for midweek. Weekends seem to be party time.