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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 ...
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Visitors can make the park their crash pad at any of the 120 campsites with paved parking slips for RV and tent camping. Visitors who spend the night in Catalina State Park are all but guaranteed to see coyotes, javelinas and jackrabbits, among other prolific desert critters. Choose a Hiking Trail.
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- Are There Restrooms at Catalina State Park?
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- When Is "Wildflower Season" at Catalina State Park?
- I Found A Pretty Rock, Flower, Tree, Or Cactus. May I Bring It Home with Me?
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The cost is $7 per vehicle (maximum of 4 adults in the car) or $3.00 per individual (if you are arriving on foot or bicycle).
Catalina State Park is open from 5:00am to 10:00pm daily.The Visitor Center and Park Store are open from 8:00am to 5:00pm daily.Catalina State Park is open every day of the year, except Christmas Day. There are also shortened hours (8:00am-2:00pm) on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.Most people visit Catalina State Park to hike, bike, or horseback ride on one of the eight available trails - or to camp overnight when the weather is nice.
It depends on the time of day or night, the season, and the amount of people at the park. It is possible - but not particularly likely - that you will see rabbits, squirrels, bats, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, bobcats, javelinas, lizard, gopher snakes, garter snakes, rattlesnakes, toads, tortoises, and mountain lions.
Yes. There are restrooms at the Visitor Center, as well as at six other spots around the park. Note:Flush restrooms are available in the visitor center, picnic area, group areas, and campgrounds. Waterless restrooms are available at the trailhead and equestrian center.
Yes. Leashed dogs are welcome on all trails. That being said, it is not recommended that you and/or your pet hike when the temperature is over 100 degrees.
Wildflowers typically start blooming in mid- to late February and continue through the beginning of March. You can see bladderpods, brittlebush, Mexican poppies, chuparosa, globemallow, and other various cacti species.
No. You'll have to enjoy and/or photograph the beauty on-site. Removing natural rocks, vegetation, native wood, or public property is prohibited.
The best months for hiking and camping are October, November, December, January, February, March, or April when daytime temperatures typically range between 65-86 degrees. That being said, the "shoulder months" (September and May) can also be quite pleasant if you check the weather ahead of time. June, July, and August tend to be unbearably hot wit...
There are eight hiking trails at Catalina State Park. We have listed them in order from shortest to longest in distance. 1. Romero Ruins Interpretive Trail:This is a hiking-only trail, which is under 1 mile. The easy loop starts at the main parking lot (near the picnic area) and features signs that explain the history and culture of the Hohokom vil...
Learn everything you need to know to enjoy Catalina State Park, a scenic destination near Tucson with hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. Find out about the park's location, fees, hours, amenities, wildlife, and best time to visit.
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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.
Catalina State Park is located at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains. It is home to nearly 5,000 saguaros and desert plants. There are 5,500 acres of foothills and canyons that offer opportunities for camping, hiking, and bird watching. The park is home to more than 150 species.
