The park is open.
Park is under Stage 2 fire restrictions. No charcoal or wood fires. Propane stoves for cooking only. No smoking except in an enclosed vehicle.
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.
Evening Bird Walk
Catalina State Park
Friday, June 13 and 27, 2025 7:30-9 p.m.
As temperatures soar, nocturnal birds take flight during the cool evening hours to hunt under the cover of darkness. Join birding guides to spot the owls and nighthawks that prowl the night skies on this unique nighttime adventure! Please bring a flashlight and consider downloading the free "Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab" app to identify birds by sound.
Follow signs for "trailhead" and meet at the Trailhead picnic area near the restrooms.
Limited to 20 people and registration is required. Sign up online by filtering for "Catalina" in the events.
MORE EVENTS
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First and Third Friday 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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Saturday, June 7, 2025
Music in the Mountains: Marana Big Phat Band
Join us for an evening of live music with beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains.
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Friday, June 20, 2025
Summer Solstice Sunrise Hike
Celebrate the Summer Solstice by enjoying a sunrise hike in cool morning temperatures!
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Saturday, July 5, 2025
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: The Buckingjumpers
Join us for an evening of live music with beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains.
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Second and fourth Mondays (Oct.-April)
Romero Site Interpretive Hike
Join our local interpretive guides for a hike to the Romero Ruins. With this program, you'll walk through one thousand years of Hohokam history in 90 minutes.
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Sundays - check dates in description
Sunday Geology Walk at Catalina
How were the Santa Catalina Mountains formed? What are some of the different rocks in the park? Learn about the geology of the park with experienced geologist, Karen.
