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Campers' Christmas Lights Competition at Cattail Cove
Cattail Cove State Park
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Camping at Cattail Cove State Park on Christmas Eve? This event is for you! Join our second annual Campers' Christmas Lights Competition. Light up your campsite with Christmas decorations to be judged on the evening of December 24. The park staff and volunteers will view participating sites and vote on a winner. The campsite with the most votes will be announced at the park's annual Christmas potluck on December 25 and will be awarded a special prize!
Please observe the park rules during this competition: No hanging of lights or decorations in the trees or tree wells.
Best of luck to all our holiday campers!
Please contact the Cattail Cove State Park office with any questions at 928-855-1223 or email ranger Savannah Burns at sburns@azstateparks.gov
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Campers' Christmas Cookie Competition at Cattail Cove
Christmas campers are invited to show us your best gingerbread, sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, peanut butter blossoms and more at Cattail Cove's Christmas Cookie Competition!
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January 1, 2026
First Day Hike at Cattail Cove State Park
Meet at the launch ramp/trailhead area. This is an easy 1.5 mile round-trip along the shoreline with a stop at Whyte's Retreat. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, water, and snacks.
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Last Saturday of the month
Ranger-led hikes
Join us for ranger-led hikes every month!
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Oct. 18, 2025 | Jan. 3 | March 14 | April 18 | Sept. 12 | Nov. 7
Star Party at Cattail Cove
Join us for a star party to explore the night sky at Cattail Cove State Park. Bring your sense of wonder!
