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.
Mariachi Festival
Patagonia Lake State Park
May 17, 2025 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Save the date for Mariachi Festival 2025 at Patagonia Lake State Park! Join us to enjoy a day of international mariachi dancing and bands from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Local food vendors and wineries will be on site, and fun activities for the kids will be available including a piñata. Stay tuned for the full schedule and musical performance lineup, organized by musical director Rafael Moron.
Enjoy tastings at the event's wine festival, meet fan-favorite Smokey Bear, and savor the delicious bites available for purchase.
Program is free but the standard park entrance fee applies.
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MORE EVENTS
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Saturday-Sunday
Discovery/Bird Watching Boat Tours at Patagonia
Experience a boat tour around Patagonia Lake! Discover the history, vegetation, and overwhelming beauty of the surrounding area.
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Saturday, February 22, 2025
Music in the Desert with Steve Jones
Yampa Valley Steve (Steve Jones), a singer-songwriter, will entertain you at Patagonia Lake State Park.
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Fridays (November - April)
Guided Bird Walk at Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake
Join us for a ranger led hike to learn about the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek.