Stage 2 fire restrictions in effect; wood and charcoal fires are prohibited. Gas/propane stoves are permitted for cooking only. Smoking is prohibited in the park except within an enclosed vehicle.
Construction is currently taking place between the ranch house parking lot and patio. Please be cautious while driving and walking in the area. Access to the ranch house and patio may be restricted for parts of this week (8/17-8/23).
Star Party at Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park
Saturday, September 20, 2025 Food - 6 p.m. | Stargazing - 7-9 p.m.
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Join us for a magical evening of music, food, and stargazing at Oracle State Park, an International Dark Sky Park!
Starting at 6 p.m., enjoy fish & shrimp tacos available for purchase from La Bufadora Food Truck while listening to acoustic guitar and American folk songs from local musician Fred Terry. Relax with your meal on the ranch house patio while listening to original songs! Then, at 7:00 PM, the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will guide you through the night sky just outside the patio. View planets, stars, and deep space objects through high-powered telescopes and learn from local astronomers.
Bring folding chairs if you'd like a guaranteed seat—patio space is limited and fills up quickly.
This star party is free with regular day-use admission or an annual state parks pass, and does not require registration.
- 6-7 p.m. - Acoustic / American Folk music by local musician Fred Terry
- 6-8:30 p.m. - La Bufadora serving fish and shrimp tacos
- 7-9 p.m. - Star viewing with Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association
Questions? Call the park at 520-896-2425 or email Ranger Michael at mbain@azstateparks.gov.
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Saturday, September 6, 2025
Scorpion Hike at Oracle State Park
Join us for an exciting evening searching for and learning about scorpions! We'll discuss interesting information about these arachnids, including their food sources and ecosystems, plus methods to naturally keep these little critters away from your home and other structures. As we hike the trail, we'll stop to watch the scorpions glow under our black lights!
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Saturday, September 13 - Registration Required
Night Sky Photography Workshop at Oracle State Park
Join for a unique night sky photography workshop at Oracle State Park—an International Dark Sky Park! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to take long exposure photos with your camera while enjoying the incredible star-filled skies the park is known for. Registration is required.
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Saturdays, Oct. 25, 2025
Geology Tour at Oracle State Park
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.
