Facilities Available At Catalina State Park
Visitor Center/Park Store
The Visitor Center is located at the park entrance and is open approximately 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.
Entrance and camping permits are issued here. Information is available about the park and local vicinity. The Visitor Center features a small gift shop. There are two gift shops. A small one located in the Visitor Center/ranger station at the park entrance. Some of the items offered are postcards, maps, books, field guides, drinking water, snacks, sunscreen, hats, and tee-shirts. This shop is open approximately 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. There is also a trailhead gift shop open seasonally near the bathrooms at the trailhead.
Campground and RV Sites
120 camp sites are available that have electric, water, and are either tent or RV ready. The campground is located in the shadows of the famed Catalina Mountains, this scenic camping option close to the Tucson metro area gives a vibe of a much more remote setting. Native birds and wildlife abound and help make any camping trip, especially in such scenic campgrounds, a memorable and worthwhile experience. Click below to learn more about reserving a spot.
Park & Facility Hours
The park is open year-round
Day Use
5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily
Visitor Center/Park Store
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
Thanksgiving: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Christmas: closed
RV and Tent Camping
Overnight camping near Tucson is available at our 120 electric and water sites. Each campsite has a picnic table and BBQ grill. Roads and parking slips are paved. Campgrounds have modern flush restrooms with hot, clean showers, and RV dump stations are available in the park. There is no limit on the length of RVs at this park, but reservations are limited to 14 consecutive nights. Campgrounds are open all year. To learn more about camping and recreation opportunities in your Arizona State Parks, see this comprehensive guide to camping in Arizona.
Easy Reservations
Campsite reservations are available online or by calling our camping experts at the Arizona State Parks Reservation Desk at 1-877-MY PARKS (697-2757). Our friendly reservations team is available seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST. Feel free to leave a message when calling before or after hours and we’ll return your call first thing the next day.
Programs & Events
Wednesday Guided Bird Walks
Wednesdays 8 a.m.
Both novice and seasoned birders enjoy the variety of birds that visit and live in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. READ MORE
Friday Guided Bird Walk
Fridays 8 a.m.
Join experienced bird guide Jim leads this bird walk through the park. They will help participants spot and identify the various birds that visit and live in the Catalina Mountains. READ MORE
