Catalina State Park

Open — Open year-round. Park gates open 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Campgrounds A and B with electric and water hookups are available year-round. Ringtail Campground (non-hookup) operates seasonally January 1 through March 31. Limited to 14 consecutive nights.

About

Catalina State Park sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains, nine miles north of Tucson on State Highway 77. The park encompasses 5,500 acres of Sonoran Desert foothills, canyons, and seasonal streams within Coronado National Forest, managed by Arizona State Parks under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service. The campground features 120 sites in Campgrounds A and B, all with electric hookups (20/30/50 amp) and water, plus modern flush restrooms with hot showers and dump stations. Each site includes a picnic table and BBQ grill with paved roads and parking slips. The park is home to nearly 5,000 saguaro cacti and serves as a haven for desert wildlife including coyotes, javelinas, jackrabbits, and numerous bird species. A seasonal Ringtail Campground operates from January through March with non-hookup sites, and an equestrian center offers 16 horse stalls with water and facilities. The park offers extensive hiking trails through pristine desert terrain with spectacular mountain views.

Directions

Located on State Highway 77 (Oracle Road) at mile marker 81, nine miles north of Tucson.

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