Patagonia Lake State Park Campground
Arizona State Park
Write a Review 400 Patagonia Lake Rd. Patagonia, AZ 85624 520-287-6965 Reservations: 877-697-2757 Official WebsiteGPS: 31.4935, -110.8544
Overview of Patagonia Lake State Park Campground
Gate closed from 10 PM - 4 AM.
Entrance fee included in campsite fees.
Last Price Paid: $30
Reported by ElaineS on 6/29/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Class A)
Reported by Lisa on 1/22/2021
Number of Sites 105
Pad Type asphalt
Reservations yes
Elevation 3,838 ft / 1,169 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Patagonia Lake State Park Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 520-287-6965
camper-755292 asked on 1/18/2023
Is this park water and electric only or do they have sewer for RVs as well?
Louie asked on 2/28/2021
What is the longest length of trailer allowed in the campsites at Patagonia Lake State Park?
Reviews of Patagonia Lake State Park Campground 39 people have reviewed this location.
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“Disappointing”
Reviewed 1/13/2021
| Nightly rate: | $32 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 22 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
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I guess we aren’t lake people. Why anyone would want to stay here cheek to jowl with other RVs in cramped sites and no one taking any precautions in the midst of a pandemic is beyond me. Overdeveloped and uninspiring. We walked in the Nearby Sonoita Creek Natural area til late afternoon and didn’t go out in the park til sunset when eve... more
I guess we aren’t lake people. Why anyone would want to stay here cheek to jowl with other RVs in cramped sites and no one taking any precautions in the midst of a pandemic is beyond me. Overdeveloped and uninspiring. We walked in the Nearby Sonoita Creek Natural area til late afternoon and didn’t go out in the park til sunset when everyone else was in their campers or at their campfires. Lovely and peaceful by then, but we’re getting out of here in the morning. Won’t return. Can’t report on restrooms and such as wouldn’t set foot in them.
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“Hike and Lake”
Reviewed 1/6/2021
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 66 |
| RV Length: | 36' (Travel Trailer) |
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We had a beautiful stay. It was quiet despite it being New Years week. The site has only water and electricity but has a dump station on the way out. It’s boat and kayak friendly. There are hiking path and walks next to the lake. They have bathroom and shower that we watched it be clean daily (we didn’t use). It’s about 1 1/2 hours awa... more
We had a beautiful stay. It was quiet despite it being New Years week. The site has only water and electricity but has a dump station on the way out. It’s boat and kayak friendly. There are hiking path and walks next to the lake. They have bathroom and shower that we watched it be clean daily (we didn’t use). It’s about 1 1/2 hours away from Tucson. The closest grocery store is about 10 minutes. We did see some amazing birds and cows roaming around. FYI on using GPS that you take the 19 hwy exit 12. If it directs you to get off exit 8 it’s not an RV friendly drive. We would return again.
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Ruth B. would stay here again
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“Beautiful lake, sardine can sites”
Reviewed 12/29/2020
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 86 |
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The bird life here is amazing! The ambience in the day use areas and by the beach is just lovely. Reception here is not great but there’s WiFi at the Visitor Center. The sites are almost all very small and very close together. You’ll probably be real cozy with your neighbors. The lakeside tent camping sites are just normal side-b... more
The bird life here is amazing! The ambience in the day use areas and by the beach is just lovely.
Reception here is not great but there’s WiFi at the Visitor Center.
The sites are almost all very small and very close together. You’ll probably be real cozy with your neighbors. The lakeside tent camping sites are just normal side-by-side parking spaces with a picnic shelter behind; it looks and feels weird. Many of the sites are on an incline. I was here between Christmas and New Year’s, so it was a particularly busy period and I’m sure it’s a lot more chill if you’re coming when not every site is occupied.
Hot, clean showers. It’s a well-maintained AZ state park and I’ll definitely be back.
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“Way long drive thru mountains to get there”
Reviewed 12/7/2020
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 62 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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Campground was nice, but very crowded and very small tight spaces. Site had electricity & water, dump station leaving park. They had a small store but half hour drive if you had to go into town. Lake looked pretty. We really did not explore too much.
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Verizon 4G
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“Super busy and lost power”
Reviewed 8/19/2020
| Nightly rate: | $32 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | PTL-12 |
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Camped here and it was so so. Site 12 barely fit our 31 ft class C and was REALLY sloped from back to front. Had to get creative and still could get set with our auto jacks and the Lego blocks we had without having our front wheels off the ground. Made due. We lost power at the post (as did everyone else in our Loop) both nights. T... more
Camped here and it was so so. Site 12 barely fit our 31 ft class C and was REALLY sloped from back to front. Had to get creative and still could get set with our auto jacks and the Lego blocks we had without having our front wheels off the ground. Made due.
We lost power at the post (as did everyone else in our Loop) both nights. There were storms but the other big Loop didn’t lose power.
No restrooms or showers available. Port a potties were nasty and we chose to use our own. The dump station was closed but nobody could tell us why.
We used the day use beach spot one day and we’re glad we got there early. It was absolutely packed. Nobody really enforcing social distancing and maybe saw one or two people with masks on. Not too concerned personally about the mask thing but there were easily a hundred people there throughout the day.
We’ll visit again but probably in the cooler months so we can enjoy the outside without getting baked in the sun...and not have to worry about AC.
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Jon L. would stay here again
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“So much to do! Absolutely loved it!”
Reviewed 4/7/2020
| Nightly rate: | $28 |
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
| Site Number: | 34 |
Overall Rating
Camped in a 35” motorhome. We are self-contained so cannot comment on restrooms/shower facilities. Water and electric. Dump station on site. Site . We love this campground – will return. East #34, West #92. Pros – - We stayed on the East and West sides during our visit. Each has their own advantages. The east side is qui... more
Camped in a 35” motorhome. We are self-contained so cannot comment on restrooms/shower facilities. Water and electric. Dump station on site. Site . We love this campground – will return. East #34, West #92.
Pros –
- We stayed on the East and West sides during our visit. Each has their own advantages. The east side is quieter and closer to the birding trail. The West is closer to the visitors center and bird feeders.
- All of the volunteers that worked around the park were friendly and accommodating.
- The myriad of trails and the birding trail are wonderful.
- So much to do – from kayaking the lake to hiking miles and miles through the desert.
- Incredible area for birders – not only within the park but also the nearby Patton house
Cons –
- none
Gina would stay here again
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“Local knowledge would be helpful when reserving a site for a big rig. ”
Reviewed 3/28/2020
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 20 |
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We camped midweek and it was very busy. Thinking it was spring break or everyone fled here during the Covid-19 shutdown. It is also popular for bird watching. We reserved site 20 online, which said it was 38’ long, while being 38’ we had to hang over the edge by more than a foot crowding a mesquite tree. Some sites are tricky to ge... more
We camped midweek and it was very busy. Thinking it was spring break or everyone fled here during the Covid-19 shutdown. It is also popular for bird watching.
We reserved site 20 online, which said it was 38’ long, while being 38’ we had to hang over the edge by more than a foot crowding a mesquite tree. Some sites are tricky to get into if you are a big rig and not exactly level. Be mindful the site map might be misleading.
Other reviewers did a good job reviewing the park. We enjoyed it and recommend the East Camping area. We did a good hike over in the Sonoita Creek Preserve.
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FourFeetFourPaws would stay here again
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“Busy weekend but absolutely gorgeous”
Reviewed 3/14/2020
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
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I was lucky enough to arrive at Patagonia after several days of overcast weather so it was absolutely stunning to see it for the first time in perfect weather. The park itself is very well tended with staff and volunteers out and about. Check-in was easy, just my license plate numbers for 2 hang tags. I was lucky to have reserved this ... more
I was lucky enough to arrive at Patagonia after several days of overcast weather so it was absolutely stunning to see it for the first time in perfect weather. The park itself is very well tended with staff and volunteers out and about. Check-in was easy, just my license plate numbers for 2 hang tags. I was lucky to have reserved this site in advance as the park seemed completely full, but this site was surprisingly quiet and nice, overlooking a steep cove.
Prior reviews mention it being crowded - the main west camping area (sites 40-105) is very much so with a crush of weekend warriors, kids, bikes, grills, etc. The east loop with sites 1- 37 was, for the most part, more spread out and not as congested. There are really nice cabins up on a ridge above this area. What wasn't apparent is that between each cabin are really nice back-in gravel camping sites apparently, I was told, used as overflow. I'd definitely try to land one of those next time - great views and away from all the commotion.
Site hookups and dump station were fine, the site reasonably level, with a clean picnic table and fire pit. Lots of garbage barrels and recycling throughout. Birders love this area and there are boat tours provided by the park. There were lots of people fishing but once you paddle out on the water you really appreciate how beautiful this area is.
Cell service was limited but I was able to get 3 bars (boosted) of AT&T. It also depends on where you are in the park. The little town of Patagonia is really cute with a great taqueria & natural food store. Farmer's market on Thursdays.
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Wandering Pulse would stay here again
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“One night stay to check it out.”
Reviewed 10/3/2019
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 23 |
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We are here currently, Oct 3, 2019. Just came to check it out and we like it enough we will come back. Fairly remote, not a lot of activity in the park or surrounding area. Just the way we like it! We have a 27' travel trailer.
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AZRealtor would stay here again
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“Over Priced, Cramped, Not much lake”
Reviewed 5/28/2019
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We approached hopeful only to be greeted by an overzealous park ranger who informed me I could have a 15 minute courtesy pass to view the campground but he’d be timing me. Rather, he charged me the day use of $20 so I could avoid a penalty. As if paying to view isn’t a penalty just for showing up. We stayed overnight because it wa... more
We approached hopeful only to be greeted by an overzealous park ranger who informed me I could have a 15 minute courtesy pass to view the campground but he’d be timing me. Rather, he charged me the day use of $20 so I could avoid a penalty. As if paying to view isn’t a penalty just for showing up.
We stayed overnight because it was late in the day but honestly this place is outrageously overpriced for what you get and especially since it’s another example of Government confiscating our land, making some useless improvements, then selling its use back to you at a ridiculous price and adding in a bunch of policing to go with it.
We awoke early and got the heck out of dodge. Way over rated. Save your time.
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“Winter camping awesomeness”
Reviewed 3/1/2018
| Days stayed: | 4 |
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| Site Number: | 72 |
| RV Length: | 10' |
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We visited in Feb. 2018 and it was in the 70's for highs and 40's for lows. Fished, kayaked, hiked, and watched birds. We would totally go back. All the deets - see the video!
https://youtu.be/yjJZX4MUJNg
Andersons Outdoors would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- boat rental
- fishing
- horseshoes
- marina
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- firewood
- general store
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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