Things to Do around Catalina SP, Arizona

2gypsies wrote:
Saguaro Nat'l isn't 70 miles from Catalina. Offhand I'd say no more than 15-20 miles. There are two sections, one on the western side of Tucson; one on the eastern. They are both worth driving through and if you like to walk or hike, there are trails of all lengths and for all abilities. Saguaro West is near the Tucson Desert Museum and Old Tucson Studios. You'll love the whole Tucson area!

Thanks for the info. I came up with 70 miles when I looked up directions from Catalina SP to Saguaro in the internet. Good to know it's not that far.

Saguaro Nat'l isn't 70 miles from Catalina. Offhand I'd say no more than 15-20 miles. There are two sections, one on the western side of Tucson; one on the eastern. They are both worth driving through and if you like to walk or hike, there are trails of all lengths and for all abilities. Saguaro West is near the Tucson Desert Museum and Old Tucson Studios. You'll love the whole Tucson area!

Follow up question: Is Seguaro National Park worth visiting while where in Catalina SP? I see it's about 70 miles away.

Thanks for all the info. I'll check out the passport too.

10-4 on In and Out Burger; lots of them in So Cal, which is where they started in Baldwin Park.

liberty2010 wrote:
buy one of these, http://www.visittucson.org/deals/passport/

Here's a clickable link to the previous post:

Tucson Passport

buy one of these, http://www.visittucson.org/deals/passport/

Well heck, "In and Out" burger makes it worth the trip by itself....lol I had heard it can get cool(cold) and breezy there so I hope we'll be ready for whatever comes our way but Thanks for the head's up!

Just a heads up for all of you headed for Catalina SP - no wood fires are permitted. Not sure about the Little red Campfire, probably OK but definitely no wood burning of any kind. As noted above be prepared to bundle up as it gets cold at night... but we are expecting 80 degrees over the next couple of days so bring some sun screen as well. :B

More good news.... there is an "In an Out Burger" right across the highway from the SP entrance, yum!

Hi again
You won't miss me either, We'll be in the older Vogue with the Southwestern décor or easier yet in Site B-24...lol See ya there! :)

What's nice about this park is that there are many stores across the entrance to it in case you forget something. Campground A (original campground) is electric and non-electric while campground B is all electric. One of the cleanest places I have been. Campground hosts really take pride in keeping it clean!