Catalina State Park

Giant Saguaro Cacti along the Canyon Loop Trail

The park is home to thousands of giant Saguaro cacti. This stunning view is along the Canyon Loop Trail.

Catalina State Park sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. The park is a haven for a vast array of desert plants and wildlife; nearly 5,000 saguaros call the park home.

The 5,500 acres of foothills, canyons and streams invites camping, picnicking and bird watching — more than 150 species of birds call the park home. The park provides miles of equestrian, birding, hiking and biking trails which wind through the park and into the Coronado National Forest at elevations near 3,000 feet. All located within minutes of the Tucson metropolitan area.

Park facilities include a campground, picnic tables, grills, trails, an equestrian center, a group use area for day or overnight use (available by reservation), restrooms, showers, and a gift shop. All restroom and shower facilities are handicapped accessible.

This scenic desert park also offers equestrian trails and an equestrian center provides a staging area for trail riders with plenty of trailer parking. Bring along your curiosity and your sense of adventure as you take in the beautiful mountain backdrop, desert wildflowers, cacti and wildlife that call this area home.

Catalina State Park is located within Coronado National Forest, and is managed by Arizona State Parks in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.

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