Catalina State Park
A state park on the west slope of the Santa Catalina Mountains, where giant saguaro cacti, seasonal streams, and canyon trails come together. It suits hiking, birdwatching, and horseback riding.
Catalina State Park is located in the Oro Valley, north of Tucson, with the steep rock walls of the Santa Catalina Mountains rising behind it. The park has trails of various lengths. The Romero Canyon Trail leads to a seasonal pool, while the nature and bird trails are good for easy walks. More than 150 bird species have been recorded in the park. There are also horse trails and campgrounds. The vehicle entry fee is about $7. In winter and spring, streams flow, and wildflowers and cacti set off the mountain scenery, with fewer crowds than Sabino Canyon. The drive from downtown takes about 30 minutes. It can be combined with Tohono Chul and the northern foothills of Mount Lemmon.
Opening hours
About 5:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
- Mount Lemmon
- Tohono Chul
- Sabino Canyon
- Biosphere 2
- Tucson Botanical Gardens
- Fourth Avenue
- Reid Park Zoo