Catalina State Park | |
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Location | 11570 N Oracle Rd Oro Valley, Arizona |
Coordinates | 32°25′0″N 110°56′15″W / 32.41667°N 110.93750°W |
Area | 5,493 acres (22.23 km2) |
Elevation | 2,854 ft (870 m)[1] |
Established | 1974 |
Visitors | 261,947 (in 2022)[2] |
Governing body | Arizona 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.