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About Oracle State Park

Oracle State Park is a 4,000 acre wildlife refuge in the northern foothills of the Catalina Mountains. The park offers day-use picnic areas and over 15 miles of trails for use by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. A section of the Arizona Trail crosses through the park. And it is a designated International Dark Sky Park.

Oracle State Park also serves as a Center for Environmental Education and provides programming for all ages. Interactive programs for school groups are offered by reservation. These programs are conducted along trails, so students learn about habitat and the interrelationships between plants, animals and people.

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DARK SKIES

As an International Dark Sky Park, Oracle State Park offers exceptional conditions for viewing the wonders of the night sky. Come to one of our Star Parties and behold the wonder for yourself!

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THE KANNALLY RANCH HOUSE

This 1930's Mediterranean-Revival Style ranch house is also a museum of period memorabilia and paintings. The grounds also make a beautiful backdrop for weddings!

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Programs & Events

A Walk Among the Oaks at Oracle

Saturday, March 7, 2026 10 a.m. - noon

Take a walk through one of the most unique landscapes in southern Arizona on this guided interpretive hike along the Nature Trail at Oracle State Park. This is an Outdoors250 event.

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Geology Tour at Oracle State Park

Saturdays, Mar 21 | Apr 25, 2026 Time varies

Join Oracle State Park’s volunteer geologist, Maribeth Greenslade, on a tour of the unique geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains region. This program is by reservation only. This is an Outdors250 event.

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State Employees Charitable Campaign Hike

Saturday, March 28, 2026 8:30 (check-in) | 9 a.m. (hike)

The Arizona Department of Transportation and Arizona State Parks and Trails invites you to join a 2-mile charity hike benefiting St. Mary's Food Bank and Wild at Heart Rescue!

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Star Party at Oracle State Park

Saturday, April 4 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Join us for a special evening of stargazing, astronomy talks, and fish tacos at Oracle State Park, an official International Dark Sky Park!

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Music on the Trail

Saturday, April 18, 2026 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Stroll along the Nature Trail and hear talented musicians, playing folk, acoustic, classical and more! Enjoy this annual event hosted by the Friends of Oracle State Park.

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Park and Facility Hours

Winter Hours (begin October 1)

8:00 a.m. -  4:00 p.m. (exit gates close at 5 p.m.)

Summer Hours (begin May 1)

6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (exit gate closes at 4 p.m.)

Additional Arizona Trail and Stargazing access is available seven days a week at the American Avenue Trailhead parking lot. Please call 520-896-2425 to reserve entry.

Park Store/Kannally Ranch House Gift Shop

Summer Hours

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Winter hours

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Holiday Hours

Thanksgiving: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (no admittance after 1 p.m.)
Christmas Eve: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Christmas: closed
New Years Eve: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Park Entrance Fee

Per vehicle (1 adult): $10.00
Per vehicle (2-4 adults): $20.00
Individual/bicycle: $5.00