Catalina Campground
Open year-round. The restroom and shower building in Campground A is closed through mid-June 2026 for renovation; portable restrooms are available and showers in Campground B remain operational. Park gates open 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Limited to 14 consecutive nights per stay.
Flood Watch issued August 10 at 9:53PM MST until August 11 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Tucson Metro Area and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley. The flash flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch will expire at 10 PM MST this evening.
Flood Watch issued August 10 at 9:53PM MST until August 10 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Tucson Metro Area and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley. The flash flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch will expire at 10 PM MST this evening.
Marshall Gulch Closure Order
The Arizona Trail, Marshall Gulch Trail #3, Aspen Trail #93, and Sunset Trail #90 are open to pedestrian use weekly on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and all federal holidays. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, a closure of the entire area is implemented for public safety during the…
About
Catalina State Park campground is located at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains, approximately 9 miles north of Tucson along Oracle Road. The park encompasses nearly 5,500 acres of Sonoran Desert foothills, offering camping amid saguaro cacti, mesquite, and palo verde trees with mountain views. Campgrounds A and B contain 120 paved sites, each equipped with electric hookups (20/30/50A), water connections, a picnic table, and BBQ grill. Modern restroom buildings provide flush toilets and hot showers. Two dump stations serve RV campers. There is no RV length limit, making the campground suitable for large rigs. The seasonal Ringtail Campground offers primitive camping without hookups from January through March. The park provides access to multiple hiking and equestrian trails, including connections to Coronado National Forest. An equestrian center with 16 horse stalls is available for camping with horses. A small visitor center gift shop sells maps, snacks, and basic supplies, though no full camp store exists on site.
Directions
From Tucson, take Oracle Road (State Route 77) north approximately 9 miles. The park entrance is on the right at 11570 N. Oracle Road. From Phoenix, take I-10 south to Tucson, exit onto Oracle Road and head north.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 155ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 628-5798 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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