Kayak rentals are available again at the marina store.

The fish station will be closed for renovations, starting February 26, 2024.

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.

 

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.

For Kids

Become a Junior Ranger

Jr. Ranger logoIf you're between ages 6–12, you can become a Junior Ranger at Patagonia Lake State Park! Pledge to do your part to help preserve the beauty of the park for everyone to enjoy!

On this page, you can download a Junior Ranger activity for this park that you can complete on your own. It's just one of the fun activities you can do to become a Junior Ranger. After you complete it, bring it with you to the park and you're on your way to becoming a Junior Ranger.

When you visit the park ask for a full Junior Ranger booklet at the Visitor Center, Ranger Station or office. Complete the activities during your visit and then bring it to a Park Ranger for review. When a Park Ranger approves your work you'll be asked to take the Junior Ranger Pledge and get sworn in as our newest Junior Ranger. You'll also be given a Junior Ranger Button. We hope to see you at the park!

Boating Safety Coloring Book

Free "I Love To Go Boating!" Coloring Book: Kids will have a blast coloring in these fun pictures that highlight important boating safety concepts! Written by Mia LaBarbara, Arizona State Parks Interpretive Education Planner, with illustrations by Jennifer Wood. Produced in cooperation with Arizona Game & Fish

Download 16-Page Coloring Book
Suggested ages for this activity: Pre-Kindergarten – 5th Grade

Activity Sheet Summary

The Great Fishing Line Mystery: A careless fisherman has thrown a ball of fishing line into Patagonia Lake! As you trace each tangled fishing line with your pencil, gather the letters that have gotten tangled in the line and use them to fill in the blanks to find out what happened next!

Download 1-Page Activity Sheet

Kids absolutely love fishing, especially when they're catching fish. See the Patagonia Lake fishing page for tips and tactics to help make your next trip a success!

Pledge and Button

Junior Ranger Button featuring Rocky RingtailJunior Ranger Button

Junior Ranger Pledge: “As an Arizona State Parks Junior Ranger, I pledge to help the park rangers protect and preserve habitat, wildlife, and help keep the park clean and safe for visitors and wildlife.”

Remember, you can become a Junior Ranger at nearly all Arizona State Parks. So explore our website and visit the FOR KIDS page for each park for more activities.

Junior Ranger Button: Show everyone that you're a Junior Ranger! After you complete your activities and take the Junior Ranger Pledge you'll receive a Junior Ranger Button. You can pin it to your pack, put it on a bulletin board, or proudly wear it. Check out the button for this park in the picture.

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