Best Glamping near Sásabe, AZ

Patagonia Lake State Park Campground in Nogales offers luxury glamping accommodations alongside its traditional camping options, combining comfortable accommodations with stunning natural surroundings. The park's glamping facilities feature amenities that elevate the outdoor experience beyond standard camping, including climate-controlled canvas structures with proper beds and private outdoor spaces. One visitor noted, "The campsites are well maintained with power and water, with great views for a reasonable price." These glamping units provide a perfect middle ground between roughing it and resort-style comfort, allowing guests to enjoy nature without sacrificing modern conveniences. Situated approximately 60 miles from Sásabe, this eco-friendly glamping destination attracts both families and couples looking for an upgraded outdoor experience.

The lakeside location creates an ideal setting for various recreational activities directly from the glamping accommodations. Guests have immediate access to swimming, fishing, kayaking, and paddle boating, with equipment rentals available at the on-site marina. A recent visitor mentioned, "There is a little sand beach that kids can play on with showers to rinse off before you head back to camp." The area is renowned for exceptional bird watching opportunities, as the park sits on a major migratory flyway. Hiking trails wind through the surrounding landscape, offering opportunities to observe local wildlife. The glamping resort maintains a small market stocked with essentials, eliminating the need to venture into town for supplies. For visitors seeking a blend of comfort and nature immersion, these canvas tent accommodations provide the perfect balance while serving as a base for exploring southern Arizona's natural beauty.

Best Glamping Sites Near Sásabe, Arizona (1)

    1. Patagonia Lake State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Rio Rico, AZ
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 287-6965

    $25 - $129 / night

    "Great Lake if you can hop on a kayak and get away from the day beach area. Weekends during the summer are crazy. It’s the only real lake in the whole area so it is what it is. We go 3/4 times a year."

    "Lots of day use spots if you want to picnic by the lake under trees. Camp sites are sparse (table & fire pit) but we didn't feel as tightly packed as those areas down by the beach."

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Glamping Reviews near Sásabe, AZ

33 Reviews of 1 Sásabe Campgrounds


  • D
    Apr. 29, 2021

    Patagonia Lake State Park Campground

    Fun but dirty and noisy

    Great Lake if you can hop on a kayak and get away from the day beach area. Weekends during the summer are crazy. It’s the only real lake in the whole area so it is what it is. We go 3/4 times a year. Bird watching is amazing. Also can hike the trail and see some cows. Water and electric on sites plus fire pits. 6/25/2020

  • N
    Feb. 12, 2021

    Patagonia Lake State Park Campground

    Quiet Campground Even When Full

    We visited for our first time for 3 nights and campground was full. Even so, we were surprised how quiet it was. Lots of day use spots if you want to picnic by the lake under trees. Camp sites are sparse (table & fire pit) but we didn't feel as tightly packed as those areas down by the beach. Nice trail out to Sonoita Creek. Store was well stocked and husband even found shaving cream with razor there. Marina has canoes for rent ($35 for 2 hours, with specials for Vets on Mondays and Seniors on Wednesday); 2-person kayaks also for rent (same price); and pontoon boats and row boats (didn't get prices). I got a good 3-mile walk in every morning just walking around campground and out to Marina and day use areas. Also nice that lake has no wake zone near campground and boats can go faster on furthest away part of the lake. You definitely need to bring something to use on the lake or take advantage if marina rentals!

  • Candy P.
    Mar. 7, 2021

    Patagonia Lake State Park Campground

    Least favorite state park

    This has been our least favorite campsite in the Arizona State Park system so far in our travels. We shortened our trip and headed home early because it just wasn’t for us. I’ve listed pros and cons below, but to give you an idea of our camping style, we are a family with young children and a dog. We head out in our 24ft trailer at least once a month for a long weekend totally immersed in nature.

    Pros: -Close to Tucson -beautiful drive (topography and scenery) -although we didn’t partake due to covid there is a nature center & gift shop, market, boat rentals, and a ranger stations -primitive cabins with a great view -water and electric and on site dump station -bird viewing seemed awesome if that’s your thing. We aren’t birders, but thoroughly enjoyed the variety of birds in this area. -Junior Ranger program with fun prizes... posters and wooden badges. Although the rangers didn’t seem interested in engaging with the kids and just tossed them the prizes.

    Cons: -the campground was not clean at all. Dog poop was everywhere and litter was strewn all over the campground. Our site alone was full of bits of broken plastic, paper, dog poop, and cigarette buds. It was disheartening that neither the rangers nor the campers take pride in this campground. We did our best to leave our site much cleaner than we found it. -while the sites are more spacious than an RV park, they are not as spacious as nearby karchner or roper lake. There is not any privacy. -many sites are not level. Our parking spot was level but nothing else. Leaving us without a great spot to put our chairs and table. -the traffic is non stop. Even up until midnight we had trucks driving through the campground. (This may have been campers or Border Patrol as we saw them driving through every couple of hours) -there is a lot of day use foot traffic through the campground. Between that and full campsites, we didn’t particularly feel safe outside of our campsite in terms of covid. Very few were wearing masks in congested areas.

    With that being said, we will not be returning to this campground.

  • Amber A.
    Jun. 30, 2016

    Patagonia Lake State Park Campground

    Lush lake near Coronado National Forest & Sonoita Creek State Park

    Lovely blue water that makes an oasis of green around its edges with rolling hills. Various water activities (rentals on-site), swimming, and fishing are popular. Nice easy trails on site and many choices in other nearby state and federal lands. Great birding, check the migration schedules. Lots of neat wildlife including little lizards. Incredible stargazing. Find any hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant in the area for some of the best food of your life.

    There are a lot of camping options, from backcountry/primitive to RV hookup. Make a reservation if you can. Varying shade. Good basic amenities and very clean (like all AZ State Park sites I've visited). Not too crowded for camping but the day-use water areas can get pretty hectic. Overall a lovely site that's a nice lush change of pace from the AZ desert.

  • P
    Feb. 10, 2023

    Patagonia Lake State Park Campground

    Patagonia

    Awesome park with plenty to do, hiking and boating. Guided hike and bird walks along with boat tours. They do need to heat the bathroom when it’s really cold. Also need to fix showers so you don’t have to keep pressing the button every two minutes

  • Kathy D.
    Feb. 1, 2022

    Patagonia Lake State Park Campground

    Amazing views

    We arrived at Patagonia State Park at 12:30. Check in was easy. There are so many hiking trails and views that it made this stop a bonus! We enjoyed hiking, biking and kayaking at their prestige lake. Well worth the trip. Camp sites included electric, water and dump at each site.

  • Tyla P.
    Feb. 8, 2020

    Patagonia Lake State Park Campground

    Patagonia lake state park, tent camping with kids

    Patagonia Lake State Park Has a great camping site spots with power and water in great views for really reasonably priced. They have a little sand beach that the kids can play on with showers to rinse off before you head back to your little camp. Campsites are a couple minutes away from the mini sand beach. There is fishing. The little Marina also rents kayaks and paddle boats and houseboats. A wonderful gram campground highly recommended for those who have children and pets. Dogs are required to be leashed at all times.

  • Bill R.
    Feb. 16, 2024

    Patagonia Lake State Park Campground

    Very busy, lots of families with kids, good location for exploring the area

    We stayed here once in March of 2020. Must have Spring Break - tons of families, tons of kids, dogs and a few old timers. There's a couple short hikes from the campground that were OK. Lots of birds, saw a couple javelinas. 

    There's some boat rentals and a small visitor center/general store. We had water and electric at our site. Sites can be pretty close together with boundaries undefined. Shore of the lake difficult to get to in places because of thick vegetation. East CG is maybe a little less busy than the west.

    Lots of places to explore nearby - Tubac, Madera Canyon, the Town of Patagonia, Ramsey Canyon near Sierra Vista, which is a good place to resupply and other more far flung places like Tombstone.

    It was to have a lake by the campground which is a little unusual in Arizona. The land is different than the Sonoran desert of Tucson but still cool. We probably wouldn't go back unless it was offseason.

  • Josie G.
    May. 4, 2020

    Patagonia Lake State Park Campground

    A little overpriced

    Most tent and RV sites have electric, which is wonderful, and some of the sites are really close to the water. There are semi-clean bathrooms, but the shop is wonderful. And the water is a great way to cool off.  You can rent boats. Take your dogs out to other parts of the water, NOT the beach. There are stores right there so you don't have to go into town.


Guide to Sásabe

Patagonia Lake State Park Campground serves as a seasonal birdwatching destination approximately 60 miles from Sásabe, Arizona. The park experiences temperature fluctuations with summer highs reaching 100°F and winter lows dropping to the 30s. While the park does not offer dedicated yurt camping near Sásabe, Arizona, visitors seeking alternative accommodation options will find cabins and glamping opportunities alongside traditional camping sites.

What to do

Birding excursions: Patagonia Lake State Park attracts dedicated birdwatchers, particularly in spring. "Birder's paradise in April," notes Liz W., who visited Patagonia Lake State Park Campground. "Lake lovely to canoe, we biked all over the camp (small)."

Water activities: The lake provides opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating during warmer months. "There's access to the lake where you can swim, kayak, etc.," shares Molly A. The park maintains boat rentals for those without personal watercraft.

Hiking trails: Explore the surrounding landscape on foot to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities. "Very nice lake and trials. Birds are abundant," comments Ron B. Trail difficulty varies from easy lakeside paths to more challenging terrain in surrounding areas.

What campers like

Lake proximity: Many visitors appreciate the convenient water access from campsites. "The proximity to the lake is great!! The campsites themselves are small," reports Kimberly C. about her stay at Patagonia Lake State Park Campground.

On-site conveniences: The availability of basic supplies eliminates frequent trips to town. "There's a store there with basics. We had a reasonable back-in site with electricity and water," notes Seth P. The market stocks essential camping supplies and limited groceries.

Wildlife viewing: The diversity of bird species draws wildlife enthusiasts year-round. "Bird watching seemed awesome if that's your thing. We aren't birders, but thoroughly enjoyed the variety of birds in this area," explains Candy P., despite having other concerns about her visit.

What you should know

Site conditions: Campsite quality and levelness vary throughout the park. "Our parking spot was level but nothing else. Leaving us without a great spot to put our chairs and table," reports Candy P. from her experience at Patagonia Lake State Park Campground.

Seasonal crowds: The park experiences high visitation during peak seasons. "Campground was packed! Despite being crowded, it was quiet," shares Ryan V. Weekends and holidays typically see fullest occupancy.

Primitive accommodations: While yurt camping options near Sásabe are limited, the park offers cabin alternatives. "Primitive cabins with a great view," notes one visitor. These provide a middle ground between tent camping and fully-equipped lodging.

Tips for camping with families

Space considerations: Sites offer varying amounts of room for family setups. "While the sites are more spacious than an RV park, they are not as spacious as nearby karchner or roper lake. There is not any privacy," explains Candy P. from Patagonia Lake State Park Campground.

Educational programs: The park offers learning opportunities for children. "Junior Ranger program with fun prizes... posters and wooden badges," mentions a visitor, though noting staff engagement was minimal during their visit.

Site selection: Choose locations based on your specific family needs. "Site #16 treated us well!" shares Sara S. "The amenities were very nice and clean! A nice feature is the lake and boat rental within the park."

Tips from RVers

Hookup specifics: Verify your hookup requirements before booking. "We had a reasonable back-in site with electricity and water. Only stayed one night but would definitely consider returning," reports Seth P. from his stay at Patagonia Lake State Park Campground.

Rig positioning: Pay attention to parking orientation for optimal hookup access. "Camped in site 10 - face in. Our cord/hose worked fine for our 28' rig and car," explains Liz W., demonstrating the importance of proper positioning.

Space adequacy: The park accommodates various RV sizes. "Ample room in the RV spots," notes Ron B., though some visitors find sites smaller than at comparable parks in the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Sásabe, AZ?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Sásabe, AZ is Patagonia Lake State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 33 reviews.