View of Patagonia Lake

Patagonia Lake State Park is located about 13 miles from the US-Mexico border. The lake was established in 1975 by damming the Sonoita Creek. Below the dam, the state has established a large natural area that includes important riparian (streamside) habitat.

Side Trips in Southeast Arizona

March 8th 2009
We left Tucson for a destination that was not on our original itinerary. Patagonia Lake State Park was recommended by several people we met along the way has very scenic and with lots of birds. The lake was also sizable, by Arizona standards, and would allow us to finally use the kayaks we’ve been dragging around the country. The plan was to stay there for six days before heading east to Willcox ... read more

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