Catalina State Park

  • 11570 Oracle Road, Tucson, Arizona
3.5
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If you're seeking solitude an option is Catalina State Park, a highlight of which is the Romero Ruin trail ... more on manual_books

Ratings & Reviews for Catalina State Park from Around the Web

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3.5

10 reviews

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The trails are very well maintained and the views are incredible. more on TripAdvisor

The great part is that you can stay up to 2 weeks and make your decision to leave day to day, as long as you pay ($15/$25 non-electric /electric) by 11am. more on TripAdvisor

Other than that, the sites are huge, the views are amazing, and there are hikes of all varieties. more on TripAdvisor

Campsites are very quiet, mostly I think because no camp fires are allowed. more on TripAdvisor

Mountain lions, bighorn sheep and black bear have also been spotted in the area. more on Yahoo! Travel

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8 reviews

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

A very attractive desert park that, for visitors who want to hike, may be easier to reach than the more popular National Parks. ... more on TripAdvisor

This is just a really nice state park and we bring our dog (on a leash of course). There is usually a running stream and you can follow the ... more on TripAdvisor

You won't have to worry about this being overcrowded with tourists. Its a beautiful, quiet state park. Rent a car and drive up. The views are phenominal. ... more on TripAdvisor

This park, in the Tucson area is way under-rated! Other parks such as Picacho Peak (over-rated!) and Sabino Canyon are on the radar-screen but not this gem. There are so many wonders tucked away here ... more on TripAdvisor

This is a relatively uncrowded park for being so close to Tucson. The views of the Catalinas are out of this world, and its a great place to hike. Many times there is water flowing down the wash in a ... more on TripAdvisor

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4.5

2 reviews

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  2. Yahoo! Travel

Top Reviews From GeckoGo

This park has some Awesome Trails. Be prepared for the Steep inclines and elevation increases. Bring plenty of water!! Try to start the hike in the morning since there is hardly any shade on these paths. There are wild animals present. ... more on GeckoGo

Good place to overlook the city of Tucson more on GeckoGo

Great Amenities at Catalina State Park:

  • Picnic tables
  • 24 hour attendant
  • Restrooms
  • Fixed dump station
  • Historic sites nearby
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Children's activities
  • Hiking trails
  • Bbq/picnic area

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Catalina State Park Website

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www.pr.state.az.us

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