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Catalina State Park

Oro Valley, AZ

Nature

Saguaro-covered foothills at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains, with a large RV-friendly campground and trails to Romero Pools. On the northern edge of Tucson off AZ-77.

Nearest town
Oro Valley, AZ
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
32.4260, -110.9380

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Hot in May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Tucson and Mount Lemmon: from saguaros to pine forest – Picacho Peak 2 (4510568953)© Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Catalina State Park: Loop BCampsite
    1 mi from Catalina State Park
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Prince of Tucson RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    12 mi from Catalina State Park
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Rose Canyon CampgroundCampsite
    14 mi from Catalina State Park
    TentsCaravans
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Haycreek RanchMotorhome stopover
    16 mi from Catalina State Park
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Tucson / Lazydays KOAMotorhome stopover
    19 mi from Catalina State Park
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camp SaguaroCampsite
    21 mi from Catalina State Park
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Arizona · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Catalina State Park?

Catalina State Park is in Oro Valley, AZ, at GPS 32.4260, -110.9380. It is about 10 mi from Summerhaven.

Can you camp near Catalina State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Catalina State Park: Loop B, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 29 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Catalina State Park?

Catalina State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Tucson and Mount Lemmon: from saguaros to pine forest.

What is there to see near Catalina State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Sabino Canyon Recreation Area (10 mi), Biosphere 2 (12 mi), Windy Point Vista (14 mi) and Saguaro National Park (16 mi).

When is the best time to visit Catalina State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)