About this spot
Patagonia Lake State Park sits about an hour south of Tucson, and Ash Canyon, its eastern arm, is a genuine and frequently cited cliff-jumping area reachable mainly by rented canoe, kayak, or paddleboat from the marina for roughly $40 a day. Satellite imagery confirms the submitted coordinates sit right on this narrow canyon-arm inlet, consistent with the description. Reported jumps range from about 8 to 40 feet, with taller options further up-canyon. No blanket jumping ban was found in state park rules, but access, depth, and rock exposure should be confirmed on-site, and swimming across the lake to reach the cliffs instead of boating is explicitly discouraged as unsafe.
Safety first. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Conditions — water depth, submerged hazards, and access — change constantly. CliffScout is community-sourced reference information, not a guarantee a spot is safe. Always assess the conditions yourself before jumping, and never jump where you're unsure. You assume all risk.