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Catalina State Park, Tucson

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Admission from $5. Open 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily.

About Catalina State Park

Catalina State Park sits at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, where visitors hike, bike, and ride horses across nearly 5,000 saguaros and desert terrain spanning 5,500 acres. Miles of equestrian, birding, hiking, and biking trails wind through foothills and canyons at elevations near 3,000 feet, with an equestrian center offering trailer parking for riders. The Saturday Nature Program features live reptiles and desert ecology instruction, while Introduction to Birding by Ear teaches visitors to identify over 150 bird species by sound. Catalina Nights offers guided one-mile hikes on the Nature Trail under dark skies, and the Music in the Mountains Concert Series presents live performances at the Trailhead Stage. The park provides 120 campsites with electric and water hookups. Active duty military and reserves receive 50% off day-use admission. Veterans with 100% service-connected disability receive free day-use passes for themselves and up to three accompanied adults. Pricing and details appear on azstateparks.com.

Tickets, prices & hours

Per vehicle (1 person)
$10a vehicle
Per vehicle (2-4 people)
$20a vehicle
Individual/bicycle
$5

Hours: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily

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What’s on at Catalina State Park

One reason to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.

Dec 11Event

Feb. 13 and Apr. 24, 2027 Star Party at Catalina State Park Imagine what you can see with

Feb. 13 and Apr. 24, 2027 Star Party at Catalina State Park Imagine what you can see with — Dec. 11, 2026.

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“Dec. 11, 2026 | Feb. 13 and Apr. 24, 2027 Star Party at Catalina State Park Imagine what you can see with telescopes provided by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association at Catalina State Park! Join us for an exciting, educational Star Party!”

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The 2 savings

If you qualify

100% Military Disabled Veterans Free Day-Use Pass

100% free day-use pass for veterans with VA-certified 100% service-connected disability

Free

“_Discount applies to the qualified active duty service member or veteran discount program pass holder and up to three accompanied adults.”

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Season passes

Active Duty Military Day-Use Discount

50% off day-use entrance for active duty, reserves, and National Guard members

“50% off day-use entrance for active duty, reserves, and National Guard.”

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