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!
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.
For Kids
Patagonia Lake State Park is a perfect destination for kids, offering a variety of exciting outdoor activities! From colorful birds with beautiful songs to exciting wildlife watching opportunities, there’s plenty to see and explore. Kids will love the fantastic fishing here, and boating or canoeing adds even more adventure, with watercraft rentals available right at the park. Don’t forget to check out the Junior Ranger program below, where kids can learn about nature while earning their ranger badge. There's endless fun and discovery for young adventurers at Patagonia Lake!
Become a Junior Ranger
If 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 ButtonJunior 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.
