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!

Beyond the Grand Canyon and its stunning red rock landscapes, small towns in Arizona are arguably our best-kept secret.

Patagonia Lake became a state park on April 1, 1975, offering a respite from Southern Arizona’s brutal heat during the summer months — temperatures rarely top 100, sticking to the low- to mid ...

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, 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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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).

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.

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.

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.