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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“Sardines have more room”
Reviewed 3/3/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | Overflow |
| RV Length: | 20' (Class B) |
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Regular sites look great. Bathrooms clean and hot showers. Overflow was done without using any of the space they have. Especially during COVID times should make it less dense. Be careful temperature wise it gets much cooler here than city.
Hydroherr would stay here again
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“Nice location, many activities, friendly staff.”
Reviewed 2/16/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | A14 |
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Nice hiking equestrian and biking trails. Very clean and tidy campsites. Experience was excellent considering it's still Covid. Sad to see the burn areas but the desert will come back nicely. The sites are nicely located and spaced.
steeleboat would stay here again
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“Well kept and huge campground near Tucson”
Reviewed 2/14/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | B59 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
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We were amazed that a campground so close to an urban area could feel so remote. There is little to suggest the nearby city, the Santa Catalina mountains are a backdrop, and there is extensive biking and hiking without even leaving the campground. The facilities were excellent and well maintained. The only problem is that it is diff... more
We were amazed that a campground so close to an urban area could feel so remote. There is little to suggest the nearby city, the Santa Catalina mountains are a backdrop, and there is extensive biking and hiking without even leaving the campground. The facilities were excellent and well maintained. The only problem is that it is difficult to get a reservation during the winter season as the campground is so popular.
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marackish would stay here again
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“The Views!”
Reviewed 2/2/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 20 |
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While we were here it rained and snowed for two days, so happy to have electricity! We ventured out and hiked a couple of the shorter trails and took lots of pictures! There are so many beautiful Saguaro 🌵 here, felt like we were in the National park. Plenty of hiking, biking and horse trails to keep you busy for days. Very nice sites... more
While we were here it rained and snowed for two days, so happy to have electricity! We ventured out and hiked a couple of the shorter trails and took lots of pictures! There are so many beautiful Saguaro 🌵 here, felt like we were in the National park. Plenty of hiking, biking and horse trails to keep you busy for days.
Very nice sites, the park is a must see.
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Justine & Scott's Adventures would stay here again
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Reviewed 1/27/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
| Site Number: | B47 |
| RV Length: | 37' (Class A) |
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Easy to make reservations online. Had to cut trip short by one day. Prior to checking in we made a phone call and they adjusted our reservation and refunded the one day. Staff/Volunteers are all very nice. Campground is nice. The roads and sites are paved in both A & B loops. Plenty of space for our 37 foot class A motorhome and CRV. E... more
Easy to make reservations online. Had to cut trip short by one day. Prior to checking in we made a phone call and they adjusted our reservation and refunded the one day. Staff/Volunteers are all very nice. Campground is nice. The roads and sites are paved in both A & B loops. Plenty of space for our 37 foot class A motorhome and CRV. Electric and water at the site. A dump station was located at the entrance of the B loop. 2 additional dumps located near the main entrance. Grill & picnic table at site. Great Verizon signal. Able to make phone calls, text and stream videos. Able to watch all major TV networks with over the air antenna. Close to bike path and hiking trails. Would definitely stay here again.
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Dawn would stay here again
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“My winter home”
Reviewed 1/25/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | lots |
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I’ve been at this place, off and on, for a couple months now. It’s booked solid during the winter months but there are frequent cancellations — once you get the rhythm of it you can usually find a spot. I have two other campgrounds in my “staying near Tucson” rotation and it works out. Both A and B campgrounds are nice but I prefer ... more
I’ve been at this place, off and on, for a couple months now. It’s booked solid during the winter months but there are frequent cancellations — once you get the rhythm of it you can usually find a spot. I have two other campgrounds in my “staying near Tucson” rotation and it works out.
Both A and B campgrounds are nice but I prefer the Bs overall. The showers are much nicer, but they are vented to the outdoors so if it’s a cold day, your best bet is the A showers or using your own rig.
Good mix of weekenders and full-timers. Lots of wildlife. Beautiful mountains, and I love the trail that takes you past the Hohokum village.
Catalina Laundry is north along Oracle. Propane easiest from the Tractor Supply Co (north) or the gas station (south).
Take packrat precautions with your vehicle!! They’re everywhere!
Enjoy this beautiful park.
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T-Mobile 4G
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“A great place to camp while in Tucson”
Reviewed 1/23/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Stayed here in December, 2019. Great paved, roomy back in spot. Not a whole lot of privacy, but that is a small price to pay for the spectacular views afforded here. Great facilities here as well. Perhaps the best part about this park are the enormous hiking options here. Many to choose from as well as other fantastic hiking at Sa... more
Stayed here in December, 2019. Great paved, roomy back in spot. Not a whole lot of privacy, but that is a small price to pay for the spectacular views afforded here. Great facilities here as well.
Perhaps the best part about this park are the enormous hiking options here. Many to choose from as well as other fantastic hiking at Sabino Canyon, a nice day trip on the other side of town.
Absolutely plenty to do and see in and around Tucson. A great place to spend an extended camping trip.
Iowa Pete would stay here again
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“Overall nice campground”
Reviewed 12/27/2020
| Days stayed: | 3 |
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| Site Number: | A9 |
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Nearby trails were awesome! Sites were fairly well spaced apart but the campground was not as quite as I was hoping for. We have a 40’ 5th wheel and our site was challenging to back in to due to overgrown trees on both sides of the road. I ended up with some light scratches on both my truck and RV. Only 1-2 bars on ATT but 30-40 Mb... more
Nearby trails were awesome! Sites were fairly well spaced apart but the campground was not as quite as I was hoping for. We have a 40’ 5th wheel and our site was challenging to back in to due to overgrown trees on both sides of the road. I ended up with some light scratches on both my truck and RV. Only 1-2 bars on ATT but 30-40 Mbps download so internet was good.
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Spencers93 would stay here again
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“Gorgeous Views”
Reviewed 12/16/2020
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | B58 |
| RV Length: | 23' (Class B Plus) |
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Great views. The back-in sites around the outside of the loops are more private, particularly in Loop B. Definitely worth a visit.
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gtdfranks would stay here again
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“Loved this place!!”
Reviewed 12/9/2020
| Days stayed: | 4 |
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| Site Number: | A18 |
| RV Length: | 17' (Travel Trailer) |
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Beautiful, clean, so close to amenities and you just can't beat the backdrop and trails! Will definitely be back here!
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Ryan 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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