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.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 12:17PM MST until October 11 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...A strong weather disturbance along the West Coast will be re-inforced by a decaying tropical system this weekend resulting in strong sustained south to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. The strongest wind gusts will occur near showers and thunderstorms. * WHERE...Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Southeast Pinal County, Tucson Metro Area, and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Border Barrier Construction Closure
Going into or being upon the Described Area.
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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