Starting February 2, 2026 through early May, 2026 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!
Catalina State Park sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. The park is a haven for desert plants and wildlife and nearly 5,000 saguaros. 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. The park is located within minutes of the Tucson metropolitan area. 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.
Explore Catalina State Park
Experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies with a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail. Registration required. This is an Outdors250 event.
READ MOREEnjoy the wonderful sights and sounds of saguaro blooming season! This is an Outdoors250 event!
READ MOREEnjoy a relaxing evening of listening to American Indie Folk music at the park.
READ MORELocated 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. This is an Outdoors250 event.
READ MOREJoin us on a guided walk to learn about owls, which take flight during cool evening hours to hunt. Registration required. This is an Outdoors250 event.
READ MOREJoin local guides for a tour of the Romero site and walk through 1000-years of indigenous Hohokam history in 90-minutes! Learn about the area’s ranching history and how the Hohokam made a living in the desert. The Romero Ruins Trail has stairs and crosses a seasonal stream; be prepared to walk in ankle-deep water. There are no restrooms on-site. There is no shade on the trail so please bring plenty of water and sun protection like a hat and an umbrella. Limited to 20 people: first come, first served. Meet at the Romero Ruins Ramada. This is an Outdors250 event.
READ MORECome and enjoy some of your favorite 70's Classic Rock hits performed by David Argentati!
READ MOREJoin us for our concert series to celebrate America's 250th birthday with rock, country, blues and jazz performed by Jeremy Gilliam of Grand Dorado!
READ MORERock out to country, blues and classic rock with the Midnight Classics Band!
READ MOREThe 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
(Summer hours may vary)
Thanksgiving: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Christmas: closed
Per vehicle (1 person): $10.00
Per vehicle (2-4 people): $20.00
Individual/bicycle: $5.00
Self-pay station is available for entrance after hours. Cash only and requires exact change.
