State Park
Santa Catalina Recreation Area
Mount Lemmon, AZ
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- Address:Mount Lemmon, AZ
About
The santa cataipillar recreation area is the most popular part of the national forest. The highway leads to the top of the mountain. It also has paved access to trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, and a downhill ski area. The Pusch Ridge wilderness area is located near the Santa Catalinas. The Rincon Mountains are better known for their boring attractions than for their notable features, which is located at the edge of one of the nation's best national parks.
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Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Santa Catalina Recreation Area
Trail
Knagge Trail
Arizona
4.5 mi2,799 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Kellogg Trail- Incineration Peak, Leopold Point and San Pedro Vista
Arizona
3.1 mi1,152 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Incinerator Ridge to Leopold Point
Arizona
1.3 mi390 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Mount Bigelow Trail
Arizona
1.7 mi597 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Butterfly Peak Trail from Palisade Ranger Station
Arizona
9.5 mi4,508 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Palisade Trail to East Fork Trail
Arizona
10.9 mi4,413 ftgain
Expert
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Arizona hunting page
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