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Catalina State Park

Its 120 sites are reservable through Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations, camping costs $50/night electric and water; Ringtail (Jan-Mar) and equestrian camping $25; extra vehicle $15, and it is open year-round. Catalina State Park is a State Park campground near Tucson, Arizona.

Reservable: Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations

State Park · Tucson, Arizona

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Catalina State Park. Photo: dconvertini, CC BY-SA 2.0

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
Some sites
Access road
Paved

Catalina State Park sits inside Coronado National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations Book a site
Fee
$50/night electric and water; Ringtail (Jan-Mar) and equestrian camping $25; extra vehicle $15
Entrance fee
Included in camping; $10 (1 person) or $20 (2-4) per vehicle if arriving before noon
Booking window
Up to 365 days ahead, and at least one day ahead
Cancellations
$20 cancellation fee; canceling after 2 p.m. the day before check-in also forfeits one night. $3.60 reservation fee is non-refundable.

Source: azstateparks.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
120
Hookups
Some sites , up to 50 amp
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, dump station, and pets allowed.

Source: azstateparks.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive nights in a 30-day period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Source: azstateparks.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Access road
Paved
Elevation
2,701 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Catalina State Park is open year-round .

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Catalina State Park?
Sites at Catalina State Park are reserved through Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations (https://azstateparks.com/reserve/catalina/camping/). Booking window: Up to 365 days ahead, and at least one day ahead.
How much does it cost to camp at Catalina State Park?
Camping at Catalina State Park costs $50/night electric and water; Ringtail (Jan-Mar) and equestrian camping $25; extra vehicle $15.
Is there a separate entrance fee at Catalina State Park?
Yes. The entrance fee is Included in camping; $10 (1 person) or $20 (2-4) per vehicle if arriving before noon, on top of the $50/night electric and water; Ringtail (Jan-Mar) and equestrian camping $25; extra vehicle $15 camping fee.
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Catalina State Park?
$20 cancellation fee; canceling after 2 p.m. the day before check-in also forfeits one night. $3.60 reservation fee is non-refundable.
How many campsites does Catalina State Park have?
Catalina State Park has 120 campsites.
Does Catalina State Park have RV hookups?
Some sites at Catalina State Park have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. There is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Catalina State Park?
Yes, Catalina State Park has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Catalina State Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Catalina State Park.
When is Catalina State Park open?
Catalina State Park is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Catalina State Park?
The stay limit at Catalina State Park is 14 consecutive nights in a 30-day period.
Are generators allowed at Catalina State Park?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Catalina State Park?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon at Catalina State Park. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Catalina State Park?
Catalina State Park is managed by the state park system.

Around Catalina State Park

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest waterfall to Catalina State Park, in a straight line: Seven Falls (waterfall, 11 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Reservable: Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations $50/night electric and water; Ringtail (Jan-Mar) and equestrian camping $25; extra vehicle $15
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