Catalina State Park

Pima · Arizona State Parks and Trails

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Catalina State Park: Main entrance road wash crossing

Park-specific information

Main entrance road wash crossing

Wash-crossing construction starts the week of October 19, 2026, with completion estimated in May 2027. Activities are not expected to be affected, but construction vehicles, workers and noise will be present on the main entrance road.

Oct 19, 2026 · No end date confirmed

Read the official notice: Arizona State Parks and Trails visitor directory ↗Source checked Oct 21, 2026

Catalina State Park: Pusch Ridge Wilderness beyond the Forest Service gate

Park-specific information

Pusch Ridge Wilderness beyond the Forest Service gate

Dogs and bicycles are prohibited beyond the Forest Service gate into the Bighorn Sheep Management Area/Pusch Ridge Wilderness, about one mile from the trailhead. This restriction applies to the identified wilderness section.

Read the official notice: Arizona State Parks and Trails visitor directory ↗Source checked Oct 21, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

The practical details.

Managing agency: Arizona State Parks and Trails
Address: 11570 N. Oracle Rd Tucson, AZ 85737
Telephone: (520) 628-5798
Hours: The park is open year-round Day Use 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily Visitor Center/Park Store 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily (Summer hours may vary)
Entry fees: Per vehicle (1 person): $10.00 Per vehicle (2-4 people): $20.00 Individual/bicycle: $5.00 Self-pay station is available for entrance after hours. Cash only and requires exact change.

Official park information Reservations

We have not yet verified accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

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About Catalina State Park

At the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, Catalina protects saguaro-covered foothills, washes and wildlife habitat. Its trail network serves hikers, cyclists and horseback riders, with camping and picnic areas inside the park.

Activities & facilities

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

Find your way.

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Official visitor information & directions ↗

Read before you roam.

THE FIELD GUIDE

Plan around trail closures and changing access

Read the affected segment, check the approach, and keep a mapped route separate from permission to use it.

Read the guide THE FIELD GUIDE

Plan reservations, entry and the right local time

Check cave-tour check-in, vehicle-only entrances, group reservations and Navajo Nation time before your trip.

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Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 21, 2026.