Until further notice, the restroom/shower building in Campground A will be closed. A new restroom building will be installed during this timeframe. Portable restrooms will be available throughout the campground, and shower buildings in campground B and group areas will be available. Thank you for your patience as we make these park improvements for you!
43rd Annual Solar Potluck in Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park
Saturday, September 12, 2026 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tucson Citizens For Solar (TCFS) will host their annual Solar Cooking Potluck on September 12, 2026! The TCFS has been tapped by the Solar Cooking Museum to kick off a three-week Earthwide Solar Cooking Festival with their signature event. See solar cooking and feast on sun-cooked food! Learn more and watch a live-stream of the Solar Cooking Festival on the Museum's YouTube channel.
"Tucson Citizens For Solar has been promoting clean, efficient and healthy cooking with sunlight since 1983. The annual potluck is a monumental event representing the best in green, sustainable living: Free energy, zero pollution, and independence from fossil fuels and the grid. When the sun shines, it is the cleanest and most rewarding way to cook!" - Luther Krueger, Solar Cooking Museum, Minneapolis
Meet at the Gila Monster and Ringtail Group Campsites. The event is free but standard park entry fees apply.
MORE EVENTS
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First, Third and Fifth Fridays of the Month
Catalina Nights
Experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies with a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail. Registration required.
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Saturdays, July 4 - September 26
Monsoon Magic
Did you know Arizona actually has five seasons? Monsoon Magic is an interactive nature exhibit where you’ll learn about the wildlife and meteorology of the southwest’s rainy season.
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First Saturdays of the Month (September-May)
Buffel Slayers
Help eradicate buffelgrass from the park and Save Our Saguaros! Be prepared to work hard!
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Saturdays (September-October)
Introduction to Birding by Ear
Listen for birds, learn their common sounds, and grow familiar with your local birdlife. All skill levels are welcome!
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Sept. 5 | Oct. 3 | Oct. 17 | Nov. 7
Music in the Mountains Concert Series
Celebrate Arizona’s vibrant music scene with a breathtaking view of the mountains! Please bring a chair, and feel free to bring food, drinks, and your best dance moves.
