The park is open! As of April 2021 Catalina State Park is open for fun and adventure. Since March 2020 the park has been partially open for limited activities. On April 2, park manager Steve Haas said “ we are…
Summer Preparedness
As we all know summer and the heat is already upon us! Be prepared!
Big Horn Fire 2020
Written by Linda Brown – from Spring 2021 Newsletter. 2020… What a year! Little did my husband, Bob, and I realize what we we were getting ourselves into when we agreed to be year-round camp hosts. Tanker Drop on the…
Catalina State Park Events
Things are going back to pre-Covid times! Music in the Mountains resumes their outdoor concerts on Saturday May 1 at 5:00pm. The Cochise County All Stars will be performing. Please come join us for a fun evening!
Buffelgrass Slayers
The park is under threat from invaders – non-native invasive plants. Buffelgrass and Fountain grass are the main culprits. Find out more…
Saturday Nature Program
Learn about and see many reptiles that live naturally in the Sonoran Desert.
Hiking in Catalina State Park
Come hike in Catalina State Park. Explore the many trails.
Birding at Catalina State Park
The lush Sonoran Desert environment in Catalina State Park is home to a wide variety of birds.
About Us
Since it was established in 2012, the Friends of Catalina State Park (FOCSP) has contributed more than $120,000 to the Park. We are so grateful for the generosity of our members, and those who support FOCSP. This money has been used…