Catalina State Park is a hidden gem nestled close to Tucson, AZ, providing an ideal escape for nature lovers. This picturesque park offers a variety of activities, from camping under the stars to exploring diverse hiking trails that showcase stunning saguaros and breathtaking mountain views. Perfectly situated for those seeking adventure or relaxation, Catalina State Park is a must-visit destination.
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Onsite services
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Credit cards
Debit cards
Credit cards
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed
This was the second time we stayed at the park. We stayed 3 nights, although had to make reservations for three different sites and switch to the new site each day. The camp hosts were able to update our "vehicle tag," which was easier than going back to the camp entrance. They also did a great job keeping the campground clean and sites ready for the next camper. This time, we were able to get out on a few more trails and see more of the park. Enjoyed the saguaros, the birds, and the mountain views.
This is a gem of a state park. Very nice clean large camp spots. The scenery and hikes are amazing. We only had two days there. Wish we had 4. The Saguaros are amazing in the park. Make sure to hike the trails and enjoy the stars. So close to Tucson also.
The Romero canyon trail with pools at the end was an enjoyable hike with just the right amount (for me) of a workout to fully take in and appreciate the scenery while resting at the pools.
We really enjoyed our stay at Catalina State Park. Wonderful hiking, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, clean bathrooms (not entirely in love with push button showers but they were hot with good pressure) and well maintained/clean campsites. Truly a wonderful park. To top it off, it’s close to Tucson so you can also enjoy everything a city offers after a great day in nature. Will definitely be back!
We were here for 3 nights of camping in 105+ degree weather in June. We decided at the last minute to add a day to our stay and come in a day early. Our site was available and the process of adding the day was efficient. We stayed in Campground B site 70. It was a large back on site with a hill full of saguaro behind our site. It included water and 30/50 amp service which was totally necessary is the heat. The bathrooms in this loop are fairly new and were very clean. The showers were spacious. Been on the road a month and these bathrooms are the best we encountered. The hot water was a little slow to warm up, but got hot enough to mix in the cold and the pressure was good. We show quite a bit of wildlife. Prairie dogs are all around. I saw a jack rabbit, lizards, and even a coyote. The loop provided a great place to walk your dog although with these hot temps, we had to purchase dog boots to protect the paws in the middle of the day. My only disappointment was that the evening hike advertised the literature provided when checking in was closed to registrations despite being able to count the number of people camping on one hand in our loop. I was told you have to register for the things months in advance. I guess these are not for campers coming through.