AZ State Parks•Patagonia, AZ•12.5h from Austin

Patagonia Lake State Park

desertrivermountains

Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$20/nt (no hookup) · $30–35/nt (W/E)

Hookups

Water + Electric

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Reservations

azstateparks.com

Max Length

40 ft

Highlights

▶ Patagonia-Sonoita Creek corridor is one of the top 10 birding destinations in the US — Rose-throated Becard, Thick-billed Kingbird, and Five-striped Sparrow among the regional specialties
▶ 265-acre reservoir with shoreside camping, swimming, fishing, and boat rentals; W/E hookups at 72 of 105 sites
▶ Patagonia town (12 min) is a lively small Arizona border community with restaurants, wine tasting, and the Tucson Audubon Paton Center (free hummingbird feeding station)

Planning Notes

Max 40 ft on hookup loops. Hot May–August; spring and fall are ideal. AZ-82 south from Tucson through Sonoita to Patagonia (50 mi, paved). From Austin: ~12.5 hrs via I-10 W to Tucson then AZ-83 S to Sonoita then AZ-82 W to Patagonia.

Contact: (520) 287-6965

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.