Canceled 4/7/24. Experienced bird guides lead this bird walk. They will help you spot and identify various birds that live and visit the park. Novices, seasoned birders, and every experience level of birder will enjoy this event.
READ MOREThe park WiFi will be unavailable until further notice.
Parking is only allowed in designated parking spots. Please observe all rules distributed by rangers when entering the park. Use caution as flooding is possible.
Programs & Events
Wildflowers and native plants are signs of the park’s vibrant ecosystem, but invasive species and wildfires threaten to change everything. Led by an Arizona Native Plant Society guide, see plant succession since the 2020 Bighorn Fire and the contrast between native plants and invasives like Lehmann Lovegrass on the Canyon Loop Trail.
READ MORECanceled 4/5/24. Witness Catalina State Park’s nocturnal wildlife and stargaze on a one-mile, guided night hike on the Nature Trail. You’ll learn fun facts about the Sonoran Desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions, coyotes, and bats. When the stars come out, experience a guided constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts.
READ MOREImagine what you can see with telescopes provided by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association at Catalina State Park! Join us for an exciting, educational Star Party!
READ MOREJoin us for an evening of tight harmony vocals, relaxed guitars, funky originals and quirky covers.
READ MOREJoin Catalina State Park on for its popular Music in the Mountains concert series featuring a Southwestern Americana performance by Nancy Elliott!
READ MOREPark and Facility Hours
The park is open year-round
Day Use
5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily
Visitor Center/Park Store
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
Thanksgiving: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Christmas: closed
Park Entrance Fee
Per vehicle (1-4 Adults): $7.00
Individual/bicycle: $3.00