Catalina State Park
About this park
Nestled at the base of the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains just north of Tucson, Catalina State Park offers a beautiful desert camping experience with wide-open views, towering saguaros, and easy access to scenic hiking trails. The park is especially popular with RV travelers thanks to its spacious sites, paved roads, and generally well-maintained facilities, making it a comfortable and accessible stop for both short stays and extended visits. Visitors can explore miles of trails that wind through desert washes and foothills, with opportunities for birdwatching, wildlife spotting, and soaking in stunning sunsets over the Sonoran landscape. Its proximity to Tucson also means convenient access to groceries, dining, and supplies, while still feeling like a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature.
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Hookups
- Electricity: 50 amp
- Electricity: 30 amp
- Water
- Sewer
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Amenities
- Bathrooms
- Vault Toilets
- Showers
- Dump Station
- Dish Washing Station
- Laundry
- Pet Area
- Wifi
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Playground
- Clubhouse
- Casino
- Gym
- Pickleball Court
- Camp Store
- Onsite Propane
- Cafe / Restaurant
- Cabins
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1 Review on “Catalina State Park”
Absolutely amazing state park. Beautiful views, easy access to hiking, gigantic Saguaro cacti everywhere, plenty of lightly traffic roadway for running moderate distances, exceptionally clean bathrooms and showers, very quiet. We were only here for a week, but would have stayed longer if we could. We stayed the first week of October and the temperatures still got close to 100 every afternoon, but it was cool in the mornings and evenings. Two negatives about the bathrooms: First, there is no temperature control. Instead, there’s a button you have to press in order to get 60 seconds of water. The temperature is preset and not as hot as I’d prefer. That said, when we first arrived, there wasn’t even warm water. It was cold! We complained to a camp host who told the park ranger who evidently turned the heat back on. The other negative was a persistent ammonia/sewage smell in the men’s bathroom of Loop A. Not horrible, but not nice either. The park is situated very close to shopping and grocery stores. We can’t wait to come back!