Catalina State Park

Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park in Oro Valley, Arizona
Map showing the location of Catalina State Park
Map showing the location of Catalina State Park
Location in Arizona
Map showing the location of Catalina State Park
Map showing the location of Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park (the United States)
Location11570 N Oracle Rd
Oro Valley, Arizona
Coordinates32°25′0″N 110°56′15″W / 32.41667°N 110.93750°W / 32.41667; -110.93750
Area5,493 acres (22.23 km2)
Elevation2,854 ft (870 m)[1]
Established1974
Visitors261,947 (in 2022)[2]
Governing bodyArizona State Parks, U.S. Forest Service

Catalina State Park is located at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains. It is home to nearly 5,000 saguaros and desert plants. There are 5,500 acres of foothills and canyons that offer opportunities for camping, hiking, and bird watching. The park is home to more than 150 species. At an elevation of nearly 3,000 feet, the park offers miles of trails for recreational use.

  1. ^ "Catalina State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. December 1, 1991. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
  2. ^ "Monthly State Parks Visitation Report" (PDF). Arizona Office of Tourism. December 2022.