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Patagonia Lake State Park

400 Patagonia Lake Road, Patagonia, AZ 85624
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Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Patagonia
Type: Bodies of Water, State Parks, Marinas, Beaches
Description: This southern Arizona park is centered around Patagonia Lake, a beautiful desert lake known for its outdoor recreation.
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Phoenix, Arizona
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 NEW

Far too busy for water sport on Easter weekend, but the birds are fascinating, even to non-birders like us.

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Willcox, Arizona
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5 attraction reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

After a 4 day 3 night stay . ...ready to take on the week. A very clean camp ground on lake Patagonia. Just about all camp sites have water and electric hook ups. There is a main bathroom with showers by the beach swim area . The staff keeps the entire place very clean. Overall a very nice and relaxing... More

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Santa Cruz, California
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57 reviews 57 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

This state park is a beautiful surprise: a long, narrow man-made lake tucked into a bowl of high desert mountains. The lake has good fishing, several pretty coves & 12 boat-in campsites available by reservation. There are 3 smallish campground loops, all electrified, with water but no sewer (there is a dump station). Small store, marina with different types of... More

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Lancaster, PA
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36 reviews 36 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

This is a great little corner of Arizona, and not too far from the Tucson travel hub. We spent the morning here, had lunch in Patagonia, and then went to the Nature Conservancy property nearby (both reviewed separately). The state park has plenty of parking, a little general store for supplies, and many campsites and RV slots for rent, though... More

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Nogales, Arizona
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Beautiful lake. Boats for rent. Store with supplies. Birding boat rides in the winter/spring season (sign up in advance). Overnight campsites and RV sites. Tons of birders hunting the elusive rare birds. Nice gift shop/supply store. Just a great place.

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Las Cruces, New Mexico
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39 reviews 39 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We were pleasantly surprised at how nice this lake is. Its great for camping. If you are gong to tent it, make sure is either in the spring or fall. This place is "super hot" in the middle of summer. I guess if you have an RV with air conditioning it would be ok. The camping spots are really close... More

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Trapper Creek, Alaska
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

If you are a birder, don't miss a walk or stay in Patagonia Lake State Park. The birding trail is located at the east end of the lake and an easy walk among mesquites and cows. Follow inlet into the lake for a mellow stroll and you may even spot the popular elegant trogon, who is often in residence. During... More

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Highland, CA
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10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

For five years my husband and I have camped at Patagonia Lake State Park during the winter to enjoy this birders paradise. Many make this a day-trip from a surrounding community just to walk the birding trail. We camp there for about a week and really enjoy the habitat and the fellow birders. There are guided bird walks on certain... More

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Franklin Grove, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

This is a small lake in the middle of the desert. There were a lot of people there in March. My wife and I went there to go to the nature trail for birding. We don't like crowds but the nature trail was about 1-1.5 miles long and was very quiet. Most of the people on the trail were of... More

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Clyde, Texas
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

This is a one-of-a-kind campground and park ong the rugged red hills on southern Arizona. Many of the RV sites overlook the large lake. Birds and stationary wilderness marvels abound.

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