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DHart
Explorer
May 12, 2015

Any concern re: rattlesnakes at Catalina State Park, Tucson?

A friend told me to avoid Catalina State Park in Tucson due to rattlesnakes. He said people were freaking out about leaving their RVs at night because rattlers are protected there and finding them in the campground isn't uncommon.

Any one have any experience with this?
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    May 12, 2015
    It is desert
    It is only 2,650' elevation

    SO YES.....there can be rattlers, Gopher snakes, Gila Monsters, desert tortoise, tarantula, and scorpions!

    Call the park directly for concerns
    (520) 628-5798.

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