AZ State Parks•Tucson, AZ•11.5h from Austin

Catalina State Park

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$30/nt (no hookup) · $40/nt (W/E)

Hookups

Water + Electric

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Good

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Oct–Apr

Reservations

azstateparks.com

Max Length

45 ft

Highlights

▶ Base camp for the Santa Catalina Mountains — 25 miles of trails launch directly from the park, including Romero Canyon (pools and waterfalls) and the 50-Year Trail
▶ Oro Valley commercial strip (grocery, fuel, pharmacy) 5 min south on AZ-77 — resupply without unhooking the trailer
▶ Mt. Lemmon Sky Island Scenic Byway rises 6,300 ft over 25 miles from Tucson to 9,157-ft summit; ski resort open in winter

Planning Notes

120 sites total: 62 W/E hookup (30/50 amp), remainder primitive. Max 45 ft. 12 miles north of Tucson on AZ-77. Hot May–September; ideal Oct–April. From Austin: ~11.5 hrs via I-10 W.

Contact: (520) 628-5798

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.