Catalina State Park Campground
Bill R.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2024

A very nice, urban, campground with spectacular mountain views.

We've stayed here on 3 different trips to the SW, 2019,2020 & 2023. A very nice break from the remote, amenity-less places we usually camp. It's a great place to resupply, dine out, see the sights, clean up and relax in the Arizona sunshine while gazing a the Santa Catalina Mountains. 

There is some hiking including guided Ranger led tours. Lots of birds, coyotes and a whole lot of giant saguaro cactus. In spring at least, there is water, sometimes a lot.

I find that some of the sites are well spaced, some with stunted trees which could provide more shade once they leaf out. We've never had that experience with all out visits coming in March or early April.

We're not much for big campgrounds or RV Parks but this one works for us. It has however gotten, like everywhere else, EXTREMELY HARD to reserve a site, especially one of the better ones.

One other note - Wood fires are not allowed!! We use a propane Firebowl there.

SiteA11, B45 & maybe B42
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Catalina State Park Campground by Bill R., February 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Catalina State Park Campground by Bill R., February 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Catalina State Park Campground by Bill R., February 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Catalina State Park Campground by Bill R., February 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Catalina State Park Campground by Bill R., February 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Catalina State Park Campground by Bill R., February 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Catalina State Park Campground by Bill R., February 16, 2024