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11570 N Oracle Rd

Tucson, AZ 85737

+1 (520) 628-5798

https://azstateparks.com

Catalina State Park sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. The park is a haven for desert plants and wildlife and nearly 5,000 saguaros. The 5,500 acres of foothills, canyons and streams invites camping, picnicking and bird watching — more than 150 species of birds call the park home. The park provides miles of equestrian, birding, hiking, and biking trails which wind through the park and into the Coronado National Forest at elevations near 3,000 feet. The park is located within minutes of the Tucson metropolitan area. This scenic desert park also offers equestrian trails and an equestrian center provides a staging area for trail riders with plenty of trailer parking. Bring along your curiosity and your sense of adventure as you take in the beautiful mountain backdrop, desert wildflowers, cacti and wildlife.

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4.5140 reviews

Kristina K.

11/30/2025

I have been to Catalina State Park to hike Romero Pools twice now. There is a $20 parking fee for a car of 2-4 people, which is a bit pricey, but the hike is worth it! There are bathrooms that are...

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Gina A.

12/10/2025

I love the beauty. But it's on the too people-y spectrum when the weather is cool. As in the season of the birds (those snowy migratory kind, you know). I like to hike without seeing a bunch of...

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Marshall G.

5/8/2025

I am under instructions to walk after my new pacemaker 3 weeks ago. So today I chose the bird loop here. 40 minutes, 2 sets of stairs. With military ID only a 5.00 fee for myself. Did a walk ,...

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Laura M.

3/16/2025

Several accessible hiking trails for a variety of hikers. Can even book a horse riding experience with neighboring outfit. Plan to do that to get higher faster and easier. ($108 per person in...

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Vicky K.

4/20/2025

We love it here. 2 weeks of great fun! A beautiful park surprisingly close to everything. Shower house is clean and neat. We have enjoyed watching the birds, listening to the coyotes and seeing...

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