Alford is the manager at Patagonia Lake State Park and has been working there for almost 20 years. KGUN9 went out on the water with him and saw kayakers, fisherman, boaters and even an osprey!

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Ariz. (KGUN) — On Thursday, authorities confirmed that they have recovered the body of a man who went missing at Patagonia Lake State Park. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's ...

PATAGONIA, Ariz. (KVOA) - Southern Arizona's Patagonia Lake State Park is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary on April 1, 2025. Known for its scenic beauty, the park attracts over ...

Patagonia Lake State Park is an oasis in southern Arizona. The lake is perfect for swimming, fishing and boating. The sheltered shoreline and trails offer visitors glimpses at deer and many ...

Patagonia Lake State Park has restricted camping throughout the pandemic to promote social distancing. Park Manager Colt Alford said the park is restricting the amount of visitors each day ...

It’s been at the lake since about Aug. 15, Bowen said. Boobies are about 32 inches long with a long, pointed bill, and they have vibrant blue feet when they reach adulthood.

PHOENIX – Patagonia Lake State Park will be holding the annual Mariachi Festival on May 18. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at 400 Patagonia Lake Rd. Gates will open at 7 a.m.

Lake Havasu State Park: 484,716 visitors Slide Rock State Park: 430,476 visitors Catalina State Park: 270,482 visitors Patagonia Lake State Park: 243,147 visitors Dead Horse Ranch State Park ...

However, Patagonia Lake State Park is a lush environment known to attract many species of animals. In 90 minutes, you can set up camp at a location fit for birdwatching, boating, fishing, and hiking.

Other state parks with camping cabins are Kartchner Caverns (Benson), Roper Lake (Safford), Dead Horse Ranch (Cottonwood), Lyman Lake (St. Johns) and Alamo Lake (Wenden).

Patagonia Lake is 2.5 miles long. You can rent a pontoon boat or check out the popular swimming beach. There are also 120 campsites and spaces for RVs.

Patagonia Lake State ParkThere are a lot of beautiful places to camp in Arizona, but we think everyone can agree that any campground near a body of water, which can make a summer day vastly more ...