Oracle State Park is a 4,000 acre wildlife refuge in the northern foothills of the Catalina Mountains. The park offers day-use picnic areas and over 15 miles of trails for use by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. A section of the Arizona Trail crosses through the park. And it is a designated International Dark Sky Park.
Oracle State Park also serves as a Center for Environmental Education and provides programming for all ages. Interactive programs for school groups are offered by reservation. These programs are conducted along trails, so students learn about habitat and the interrelationships between plants, animals, and people.
Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of Santa Catalina Ranger District in Coronado National Forest (NF) in Arizona. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
Brochure and Map of Arizona State Parks and Trails. Published by Arizona State Parks & Trails.
Oracle SP
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Oracle State Park is a 4,000 acre wildlife refuge in the northern foothills of the Catalina Mountains. The park offers day-use picnic areas and over 15 miles of trails for use by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. A section of the Arizona Trail crosses through the park. And it is a designated International Dark Sky Park.
Oracle State Park also serves as a Center for Environmental Education and provides programming for all ages. Interactive programs for school groups are offered by reservation. These programs are conducted along trails, so students learn about habitat and the interrelationships between plants, animals, and people.
Nearby Parks
Hiking Trails
Park Rules
If you’re having a great time here, don’t forget
to visit one of the three nearby state parks!
Catalina State Park (24 miles) With miles of
hiking, birding, biking, and equestrian trails
winding through the base of the Santa Catalina
Mountains and the Coronado National Forest,
this park is truly a haven of desert wilderness.
Canyons, pools, and saguaros beckon to
visitors! (520) 628-5798
Picacho Peak State Park (48 miles) A
centuries-old historic landmark, this park
offers day-use picnic areas, overnight and RV
camping, and hiking trails on and off the peak.
Enjoy the view from the top of Picacho Peak,
but make sure you bring plenty of water. (520)
466-3183
McFarland State Historic Park (57 miles)
Named after Governor Ernest W. McFarland,
who signed the bill to form Arizona State
Parks & Trails, the building has served as the
county courthouse, sheriff’s office, and jail until
converting to a county hospital. (520) 8685216
There are over 24 miles of trails in the park, most
circulating through desert wilderness. We advise
extreme caution when hiking through the park.
Arizona Trail Loop: A 6-mile loop open to hikers,
dogs, and mountain bikes. Begin on Nature Trail Loop,
veer off on Manzanita Trail or Wildlife Corridor Trail.
Bellota/Geology Trail: A 0.9-mile loop open
only to hikers. Trailhead and parking at the Group
Use Area. The trail crosses Kannally Wash and has
great views. Bellota and a short section of nearby
Mariposa make up the Geology Trail.
Gasline Road: A 2.7-mile trail open to hikers, dogs,
mountain bikes, and horses. A two-track trail that
crosses the park.
Granite Overlook Loop: A 1.6-mile loop open
to hikers and dogs. Trailhead is at the Oak
Woodland parking area. A counterclockwise hike is
recommended to allow an easier descent from the
top of the trail.
Mariposa Trail: A 1.1-mile trail open to hikers, dogs,
and mountain bikes. Named after the mariposa
lilies that bloom in the spring, this trail connects the
park road to the American Ave parking lot.
Nature Trail Loop: A 1.2-mile loop open to hikers,
dogs, and mountain bikes. Starting at the far end
of the Kannally Ranch House parking area, this trail
leads to the adobe nature blind that overlooks the
wildlife waterhole.
Wildlife Corridor Trail: A 1.6-mile trail open to
hikers, dogs, mountain bikes, and horses that
connects two separate paths of the Arizona Trail.
Windmill Loop: A 4.1-mile loop that starts at the
windmill heading North. The loop wraps around the
northern part of the park and finishes along the Power
Line trail heading east. Open to hikers, dogs, mountain
bikes and horses. Provides great views in the northern
part of the park. Be prepared to climb 750 ft.
Windy Ridge Trail Loop: A 0.9-mile loop open
only to hikers. Trailhead is at the Kannally Ranch
House parking area. This trail takes hikers along a
sandy wash with boulders to the top of a ridge. May
be reserved for school tours.
General Rules
• Do not litter! Recreate responsibly and
pack out what you bring in, or use the trash
receptacles provided in the park.
• Drive your vehicle only on designated
paved surfaces. Park only in designated
parking areas. Do not park on the side of
the road.
• Stay on designated trails. Cutting trails
degrades habitat and harms the landscape.
• Do not use glass containers in the park.
• All of our parks adhere to firearm and
hunting regulations. Please familiarize
yourself with this information.
The Kannally Ranch House
Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the
Kannally Ranch House and the collection of
items housed within it. The Mediterranean
and Moorish-style ranch house features many
unique design elements resulting from its
hillside construction. In addition to historic
photos from the region’s history, visitors can
also view almost 30 oil paintings from cowboy
artist Lee Kannally.
Established 1957
ORACLE
08/23
Oracle State Park is a 4,000-acre wildlife
refuge in the northern foothills of the Catalina
Mountains. The park offers day-use picnic
areas and over 15 miles of trails for use by
hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. A
section of the National Scenic Arizona Trail also
crosses through the park.
The property includes a unique Mediterranean
and Moorish-style ranch house listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. The Kannally
Ranch House houses a collection of historic
photos, artwork, and unique design features.
The park also serves as a Center for
Environmental Education and provides
programming for all ages. Interactive programs
for school groups are offered by reservation.
Additional public programs, workshops, tours,
and concerts are offered throughout the year.
Thank you for visiting!
Oracle State Park
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