Catalina State Park

Catalina State Park Catalina State Park sits at the base of Southern Arizona's majestic Santa Catalina Mountains We encourage interaction and discussion on any of our posts.
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09/24/2026

Everyone Runs 50-Year Trail Race & 5K coming up Sunday, October 4th!

Annnnd we’re open again as of 9/12/2026 at 7 PM! Thanks to our Park Rangers putting in some work on the tractor and Moth...
09/13/2026

Annnnd we’re open again as of 9/12/2026 at 7 PM! Thanks to our Park Rangers putting in some work on the tractor and Mother Nature giving us a break from the rain, the park road is safe again. The main park road is very susceptible to flooding so please mind the weather for future visits and remember, turn around don’t drown!

Bad news everyone, due to road flooding, Catalina State Park is closed until further notice as of 9/12/2026 at 3:30 PM. ...
09/12/2026

Bad news everyone, due to road flooding, Catalina State Park is closed until further notice as of 9/12/2026 at 3:30 PM. For everyone’s safety, please do not attempt to drive into the park or cross the flooded road. A stuck vehicle can turn into a death trap if flood waters rise. A stuck vehicle can also delay our efforts to clear our road and allow visitors back in the park. Check our website, this social media page, or call the ranger station between 7 AM and 5 PM at 520-628-5798 for updates. Thank you and we’ll be working to clear the road as soon as possible!

Hungry? Come join us for the Solar Potluck this Saturday 9/12! We all know the sun is HOT (try an average temp. of 10,00...
09/11/2026

Hungry? Come join us for the Solar Potluck this Saturday 9/12!
We all know the sun is HOT (try an average temp. of 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit!). Some intrepid chefs have put together unique ovens that harness the power of sunlight to cook food! You can try it for yourselves this Saturday 9/12 anytime between 10 AM and 5 PM at the Gila Monster or Ringtail Group Areas.

Campground A Construction Update: It’s open!!Good news! The Campground A bathrooms are open after being closed since Feb...
09/04/2026

Campground A Construction Update: It’s open!!

Good news! The Campground A bathrooms are open after being closed since February 2026. The new CXT restroom is one of largest in the Arizona State Parks system. It features individual and accessible, unisex showers/restrooms and a sink for washing dishes. In these restrooms you’ll experience more privacy than the community style restrooms that campground A used to have. The concrete and steel construction will make this restroom much more durable over the long haul, sorry termites! Thank you to our partners who made this possible especially to our contractor Standard Construction! Thank you campers for being flexible and understanding while we upgraded this facility. We do this for you!

Happy September 💃🕺Believe it or not, fall starts this month. In Arizona, September can feel like Summer with bonus track...
09/02/2026

Happy September 💃🕺
Believe it or not, fall starts this month. In Arizona, September can feel like Summer with bonus tracks. Thankfully water flowing in the park and the return of iced pumpkin spice lattes will keep us all cool 😎. Check out our events calendar and spend some time in the park this September! New program alert 🚨: Intro to Birding by Ear - where you’ll learn how to identify birds by sound. This new program starts Saturday September 5th at 7 AM and will continue Saturdays at 7 AM through October! Meet at the Trailhead Parking Lot. Who knows maybe you’ll learn to speak a little bird!

August has arrived ☀️We invite you to our summer programs! You’ll learn so much about the monsoon season and all of the ...
08/01/2026

August has arrived ☀️
We invite you to our summer programs! You’ll learn so much about the monsoon season and all of the interesting wildlife that call the desert home at Monsoon Magic from our passionate rangers and volunteers. We are also offering our popular Catalina Nights guided night hiking program on August 7th and 21st! All programs are included with park admission or Arizona State Parks Annual Passes. Please note that our programs are weather dependent. The Music in the Mountains Concert has been canceled for Saturday, August 1st due to extreme heat warnings in effect.

07/31/2026

Music in the Mountains canceled 8/1/2026
Due to extreme heat

Mountain views, trails, tortoise, Catalina State Park. Enjoy the park!
07/29/2026

Mountain views, trails, tortoise, Catalina State Park. Enjoy the park!

07/18/2026

Armed with a $198,000 state grant, two volunteer groups will be expanding their ongoing efforts to control buffelgrass and other invasive plants at Catalina State Park.

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11570 N Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ
85737

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 10pm
Tuesday 5am - 10pm
Wednesday 5am - 10pm
Thursday 5am - 10pm
Friday 5am - 10pm
Saturday 5am - 10pm
Sunday 5am - 10pm

Telephone

+15206285798

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