Due to construction, the beach restroom will be closed until April 2025. Portable restrooms will be available.
Construction at Patagonia Lake State Park will be underway through spring 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience and construction-related noise. Thank you for your patience as we work to make Patagonia Lake State Park an even better destination for campers!
Phone lines for Sonoita Creek are currently down. Please call Patagonia Lake for information: 520-287-6965.
Park gates will be open from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. All camping guests with reservations who will arrive after 10 p.m. must call the park before 4:30 p.m. to make arrangements.
Patagonia Lake State Park is subject to temporary mid-day closures due to park visitor capacity. Please plan accordingly and arrive early or call ahead.
Fish advisory in effect: ADEQ recommends that adults limit consumption of flathead catfish to 2.5 ounces (uncooked weight) per week and children 12 years of age and younger limit consumption to 2 ounces (uncooked weight) per month.
NO dogs allowed at beach day use area. Please use west day use area.
Programs & Events
Patagonia Lake State Park
Discovery/Bird Watching Boat Tours at Patagonia
Saturday-Sunday
9 a.m. | 10:15 a.m. | 11:30 a.m.
Experience a boat tour around Patagonia Lake! Discover the history, vegetation, and overwhelming beauty of the surrounding area.
Guided Bird Walk at Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake
Fridays (November - April) 9 a.m.
Join us for a ranger led hike to learn about the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek.
Music in the Desert with Steve Jones
Saturday, February 22, 2025
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Yampa Valley Steve (Steve Jones), a singer-songwriter, will entertain you at Patagonia Lake State Park.
Mariachi Festival
May 17, 2025
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Welcome back to this popular area event! Join us to enjoy a day of international mariachi dancing and bands. Local food and wine vendors and activities for the kids are all part of this fun event.
