Patagonia Lake State Park   Sonoita Creek State Natural Area Web Page

Address 400 Patagonia Lake Road Patagonia, Arizona 85624 (520) 287-6965
Important Information: Construction on restrooms at Patagonia Lake State Park is now in progress. The construction should be completed by May 2008 but no end-date has, as yet, been confirmed. During the construction, the park will remain open and camping fees will be reduced. Read more details.
Directions I-10 East to Hwy 83 South to Hwy 82. Hwy 82, 7 miles past the town of Patagonia.or South on I-19 to exit 12 Cross over interstate and go east on Ruby Road South (right turn) on Via Frontera for 1/4 mile Turn left on River Road (approx. 5 miles) cross one-lane bridge Turn left on Hwy. 82, 12 miles Turn left onto Patagonia Lake Road, 4 miles Park Hours Day use hours: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access to park is closed: 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. During peak visitor months, park closures are not uncommon. Special Events Events at Patagonia Lake Events at Sonoita Creek			Park Facilities Beach, picnic area with ramadas, tables and grills, fishing pad (handicapped accessible) Hiking trails, boat ramps, marina, camp supply store, campground, group-use area (day-use) 72 developed, 34 hook-ups and 12 boat access sites, restrooms, showers and dump station, RV size limit is 35 feet Sonoita Creek State Natural Area Web Page - Arizona's first major state natural area Patagonia Marina and Boat Rental and Lakeside market and giftshop.
Elevation 3,750 feet			Fees Arizona State Parks Fee Schedule

The Park

At two and a half miles long and 250 surface acres, Patagonia Lake is popular for a variety of recreational activities, including water skiing, fishing, camping, picnicking, and hiking. Created by the damming of Sonoita Creek, the lake is habitat for bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish, and is stocked with rainbow trout during the winter. For anglers' sake, the east half of the lake is designated a no wake area. A handicap fishing dock is located at the marina and behind the Sonoita Creek visitor center. Because the lake attracts a multitude of water sports enthusiasts during summer months, water skiing or towing a recreational device is prohibited on weekends and holidays from May 1 through September 31st. Camping ranges from undeveloped spots to sites with water and electric hookups. Park conveniences include picnic ramadas, a swimming beach, and a marina store with boat rentals. Entry to the park is allowed from 4:00am until 11:00pm and access is from State Route 82 between Patagonia and Nogales.

Park Rules and Regulations

• Littering is unlawful.

• No glass containers or pets are allowed on the beach.

• Keep pets on a leash and do not leave unattended.

• Campfires must be attended and are allowed only in approved fire rings. Wood gathering is not permitted.

• Generator must be muffled and off at 9:00 p.m.

• All vehicles must remain on paved surfaces. Limit 2 vehicles per campsite. Fees are charged per vehicle.

• Quiet hours are 9 p.m. until 8 a.m. Day-use hours are from 4 a.m. until 10 p.m.

• Stay Limit is 15 days.

• 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" speed on east half of lake. All boat traffic is counterclockwise.

• Water skiing, and towing recreational device prohibited weekends and holidays May 1st through October 1st.

• Camping permitted in designated sites.

• Checkout time is 2:00 p.m.

• Contact ranger residence, or call 911 for after-hour emergencies.

Special Programs & Events
March - Mariachi Festival.
Interpretive Programs on request.
Bird Tours on the lake scheduled by request.

Area Scenic Attractions

Patagonia - Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Nature Conservancy 740 acres with hiking trails and over 300 species of birds. Nearby- Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, Kartchner Caverns State Parks, Coronado National Forest, Tumacacori National Monument, the ghost towns of Harshaw, Mowry, Duquesne, Washington Camp and Lochiel, Cochise Stronghold, Fort Bowie, Chiracahua National Park, Ramsey Canyon Preserve, San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, and Madera Canyon.For the Santa Cruz County Scenic Eco/Cultural Loop Tour map click here.For more area information, please inquire with the Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce or with the Patagonia Visitor Center.

Community Facilities

Patagonia - restaurants, bank, churches, library, parks, swimming pool, small grocery store, gas station and Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department.
Nogales - Shopping and International Airport is 11 miles away. Lodging & Hotels Patagonia/Sonoita: One motel with 43 units, five bed & breakfasts, and two guest ranches.