Catalina State Park Campground
Arizona State Park
Write a Review 11570 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson, AZ 85737 520-628-5798 Reservations: 877-697-2757 Official WebsiteGPS: 32.4166, -110.9368
Overview of Catalina State Park Campground
Entrance fee included in campsite fees.
Last Price Paid: $35
Reported by ElaineS on 6/29/2024
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Class A)
Reported by RamblinDino on 2/13/2019
Number of Sites 120
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 2,624 ft / 799 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Catalina State Park Campground 106 people have reviewed this location.
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“Great Desert Camping with Urban Amenities Outside the Gate...”
Reviewed 10/18/2022
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | B33 |
| RV Length: | 41' (Class A) |
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Great Desert Camping with Urban Amenities Outside the Gate... perfect base for Tucson activities.
With careful selection of site, you can get a little more privacy but most sites are side by side. Lots of desert wildlife.
Richard would stay here again
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“Beautiful State Park Camping - with local shopping nearby”
Reviewed 4/18/2022
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 33 B |
| RV Length: | 35' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We loved this campground! We stayed for 6 nights and had some great hikes and biking. Hiked the 50 Year and Bridle trails, and biked on the Tucson Loop trail twice, also going through some neighborhoods to stay off the bike lanes along busy roads. I called ahead to the Ranger Station for route advice and Tangerine Rd, I-10 exit 240, wa... more
We loved this campground! We stayed for 6 nights and had some great hikes and biking. Hiked the 50 Year and Bridle trails, and biked on the Tucson Loop trail twice, also going through some neighborhoods to stay off the bike lanes along busy roads. I called ahead to the Ranger Station for route advice and Tangerine Rd, I-10 exit 240, was suggested and was perfect. Had our first Burger at In and Out - really good! - and also ate at The Keg nearby. Our site 33B was paved and needed 1" board to level. Loved seeing roadrunners for the first time. Beautiful mosaic wall art at the Romero Canyon Trailhead. Very cool Ranger Station with souvenirs and a live snake habitat. Awesome experience!
The Sweet Breezes would stay here again
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“Scars from wildfire”
Reviewed 4/1/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | RGT 4 |
| RV Length: | 23' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We stayed in the overfill lot, which was very quiet, just way too close to our camping neighbors. In fact, a very strong wind woke us in the early morning & we were lucky that the portable solar panel of the campers next door was not blown into our trailer. (It did move away from their space.). There was no potable water, but the bathr... more
We stayed in the overfill lot, which was very quiet, just way too close to our camping neighbors. In fact, a very strong wind woke us in the early morning & we were lucky that the portable solar panel of the campers next door was not blown into our trailer. (It did move away from their space.). There was no potable water, but the bathroom & showers were very clean & nice,
Also, the trailheads were a bit far, requiring us to drive there and fins a parking spot in the lot.
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Okay”
Reviewed 3/14/2022
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 21 |
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Big spaces with metal picnic tables and a few trees for shade but little privacy-we were between two roads. Nice bathrooms. Even on a Sunday night we could hear the highway all night long. This is in campground B. A few nights earlier we stayed in overflow camping, which was cramped and campers were too close together, but at least we ... more
Big spaces with metal picnic tables and a few trees for shade but little privacy-we were between two roads. Nice bathrooms. Even on a Sunday night we could hear the highway all night long. This is in campground B. A few nights earlier we stayed in overflow camping, which was cramped and campers were too close together, but at least we couldn’t hear the road. Verizon is like one or two bars-enough to check email but not do real work.
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“Quiet & Peaceful ”
Reviewed 3/11/2022
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | CTL-B-37 |
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Our site had electricity and water. It was very spacious and we didn’t feel cramped. And that’s something I hate. It was quiet at night and during the day. Sounds of birds chirping. The view of the mountains were grate. If you want to be outdoors this is the place for you. Hiking, and bike riding is a huge thing. And only a couple mile... more
Our site had electricity and water. It was very spacious and we didn’t feel cramped. And that’s something I hate. It was quiet at night and during the day. Sounds of birds chirping. The view of the mountains were grate. If you want to be outdoors this is the place for you. Hiking, and bike riding is a huge thing. And only a couple miles from Walmart or any places to eat and fuel. Verizon cell phone service was spotty in some places but not THAT bad. I’d stay again. They also have multiple dump stations.
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Christian would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“An Exceptional RV Campground with Stunning Mountain Views”
Reviewed 2/20/2022
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| RV Length: | 36' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Catalina State Park in Arizona offers spectacular views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. In this video, we provide a walking tour and show you the best campsites at Catalina State Park. It gets better, just outside the entrance of Catalina State Park, we found shopping with a Walmart, Petco, movie theater, and more. Verizon cellular... more
Catalina State Park in Arizona offers spectacular views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. In this video, we provide a walking tour and show you the best campsites at Catalina State Park. It gets better, just outside the entrance of Catalina State Park, we found shopping with a Walmart, Petco, movie theater, and more. Verizon cellular service clocked in at 45.4 Mbps download speed and 7.45 Mbps upload speed. AT&T cellular service clocked in at 11.5 Mbps download speed and 0.02 Mbps upload speed. T-Mobile cellular service clocked in at 4.13 Mbps download speed and 0.22 Mbps upload speed.
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LivingOurDreamNow would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Beautiful but crowded”
Reviewed 1/29/2022
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Class B) |
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Lovely park, wish we had more time to stay longer. Highly crowded in winter. Clean bath house and good site.
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Lauren would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great park near Tucson”
Reviewed 12/28/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 72 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
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We were visiting family in Arizona and needed a location close to Tucson for an overnight. Catalina was a perfect fit. Easy check in from a very knowledgeable volunteer who provided recommendations for a day hike, The site was level and in excellent shape as was the entire campground. Very clean showers with hot water. Internet was not... more
We were visiting family in Arizona and needed a location close to Tucson for an overnight. Catalina was a perfect fit. Easy check in from a very knowledgeable volunteer who provided recommendations for a day hike, The site was level and in excellent shape as was the entire campground. Very clean showers with hot water. Internet was not great but enough to check email and a few Google searches.
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Tony G would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Spotless and quiet”
Reviewed 12/27/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 15 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Class C) |
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Stayed in campground A on our way out to CA for thanksgiving (2021) then again on our way home to TX. Must be the cleanest State Park I have ever stayed in but I put that down to the fantastic hosts over seeing it. The site pads are all sealed and if not level very close to it. View of the mountains is wonderful and as someone else p... more
Stayed in campground A on our way out to CA for thanksgiving (2021) then again on our way home to TX. Must be the cleanest State Park I have ever stayed in but I put that down to the fantastic hosts over seeing it.
The site pads are all sealed and if not level very close to it. View of the mountains is wonderful and as someone else posted here it was incredibly quiet. Everyone was extremely friendly and courteous. Hence why we decided to stay here again on the way home.
Boss used the showers one night so as to wash her hair and said they were nice and very clean (and that means something coming from her).
Easy access dump station and a Walmart across from the entrance to the park.
Looking forward to next years stay.
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AussieTX would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Excellent!”
Reviewed 12/1/2021
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | Overflow |
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Catalina State Park is one day's drive from our SoCal home, so when we're headed east we stop here. It's a beautiful site with hiking trails and Indian ruins within the park. The restrooms are SPOTLESS and they include awesome warm showers for free!! The hosts are also top notch. We always stay in the $10 no hookup overflow lot ... more
Catalina State Park is one day's drive from our SoCal home, so when we're headed east we stop here. It's a beautiful site with hiking trails and Indian ruins within the park. The restrooms are SPOTLESS and they include awesome warm showers for free!!
The hosts are also top notch. We always stay in the $10 no hookup overflow lot because we're self-contained and only 22' long..
One time we had to stay in the full hook-up section because the overflow lot was full. It is very spacious making it easy for Class As and trailers to get around.
Catalina State Park can get busy during spring and fall, especially when there are gem shows in Tucson, so plan accordingly.
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Bigly would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- big rig
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- general store
- group sites
- ADA Accessible
- horse corral
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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