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The park is closed until further notice due to the Cody Fire.

 

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.

Guided Bird Walks at Catalina

Catalina State Park

Wednesday, May 14, 21, and 28, 2025   6:30 a.m.

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Located in the Tucson Sky Islands Important Bird Area, Catalina State Park is home to 150+ species of birds. Experienced birding guides will help you spot and identify beautiful birds as you walk through the park for 3-4 hours.

Bring binoculars and a birding field guide to enhance your experience! Guides are sold in the gift shop.

Meet at the Trailhead parking lot near the restrooms.

A volunteer and young person use mounted binoculars to find birds at Catalina State Park

MORE EVENTS

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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(520) 628-5798

11570 N. Oracle Rd 
Tucson, AZ 85737

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