Patagonia Lake State Park

"Patagonia is a great place to spend the day or camp for a few days. They have cabins you can rent if you don't own an RV and you aren't a tent person. They also have boats you can rent at the marina store from pontoon boats, power boats, small engine 2 person fishing boats, row boats, and canoes. Or of course you can bring your own. There are two different boat ramps to drop your floating palaces in the water and plenty of parking around them. The area is very scenic and beautiful with hiking trails as well. There's a designated no wake zone for swimmers and boats without a motor. The lake also has on lake restrooms that you can dock at or swim to. It can be an inexpensive day trip or a pricier camping weekend depending on what you plan to do. Of course there is also plenty of fishing and all around fun for the entire family. This is definately one of my favorite weekend/day trip getaways during the summer. I highly recommend you check it out!"

"This park is kind of remote. Not much to do if you don't boat or bird. This is a big birder park. Took the bird boat tour which was nice, $7 each. This is the first of 7 AZ state parks we've been to in last 2 months that had state park police. Just one but still better than the rest. Took the Sonoita hike. You have to register for a permit to hike there so the rangers know how many people to look for if you get lost. River was too high and fast to ford due to recent rains so we had to turn around and come back. Don't camp by the visitors center because that is the tent area and they are very noisy. Fortunately they have police here. There is a mini mart here, not much, almost nothing fresh, and expensive. Also sell gas. $3.62 when it is $2.89 back by I10 but I filled up because there isn't another gas station for 30 miles."

"A wonderful desert oasis with camping, boating, fishing, a beach and hiking trails. Great scenery combined with the surrounding hills and mountains. Only spent the afternoon but it looked like a great place to spend a week or more."

"Camped for the weekend, site 75. It was fantastic! Sites are a little closer together than I prefer, but 73 & 75 looked like some of the bigger ones and back up to the day use beach area, so no one camping behind you. Short walk to the beach, which was great for kids, lots of shade to kick back and watch/relax. Skunks were kinda fun in the evenings, just stay out of their way. Clean restrooms and showers. Visitor center and market were both great. Lots of cool areas to explore and hang out. Would definitely go back."