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.
Marshall Gulch Area Closure
Marshall Gulch area closed during reconstruction of picnic area and trailhead
Ski Run Road Closure
PURPOSETo protect public health and safety from potential hazards. This closure is necessary to remove hazard trees and snags overhanging the road.
Rose Canyon Lake restriction to being in or on the lake
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following is prohibited on theNational Forest System (NFS) lands in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, CoronadoNational Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into thisOrder as Exhibit A (the "Described…
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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