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# Catalina State Park

Pima · Arizona State Parks and Trails

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Visitor advisoryAccess & reservations

### Catalina State Park: Main entrance road wash crossing

Park-specific information

- [Main entrance road wash crossing](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/catalina-state-park)

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 ↗](https://azstateparks.com/catalina)Source checked Oct 21, 2026

Visitor informationTrails & roads

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

Park-specific information

- [Pusch Ridge Wilderness beyond the Forest Service gate](https://arizonaparks.org/parks/catalina-state-park)

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 ↗](https://azstateparks.com/catalina/things-to-do/trails)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](tel:5206285798)

**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](https://azstateparks.com/catalina)[Reservations](https://azstateparks.com/reserve/catalina/camping/)

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

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=32.4362243&lon=-110.9139135)

## 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

[Camping ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/camping)[Hiking ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/hiking)[Biking ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/biking)[Horseback riding ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/horseback-riding)[History ↗](https://arizonaparks.org/activities/history)

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

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://azstateparks.com/catalina)

## 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](https://arizonaparks.org/guides/trail-closures-and-alternate-access)[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.

Read the guide](https://arizonaparks.org/guides/reservations-gates-and-local-time)

## 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.

- [Arizona State Parks and Trails visitor directory](https://azstateparks.com/find-a-park) · Oct 21, 2026

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