Oracle State Park RV & Campground Guide
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About a half-hour’s drive from Tucson in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains is Oracle State Park. This 4,000-acre wildlife refuge and day-use state park is the namesake of the adjacent small town of Oracle. Local lore maintains that back in the 19th century, the town’s founders named the original settlement after The Oracle, the ship on which they traveled from Maine to the West Coast of the U.S., which is ironic given that both the town and the state park are located in a landlocked state with no seaports. The park’s elevation at 3,700 feet means it’s largely spared the triple-digit temperatures that the inhabitants of nearby Tucson must endure. The temperatures during the summer months are generally in the high 80s or low 90s, and the area can get cold and even experience snowfall during the winter. Spring and fall, therefore, have the most pleasant weather for a visit with temperatures in the 70s and low 80s.
Spring 54-100 F
Summer 72-100 F
Fall 71-100 F
Winter 42-75 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Oracle State Park
Nothing compares to the convenience of RV camping, and this is particularly true in the sunny state of Arizona where tent camping spots may not always be under a shade tree. On RVshare, you’ll find recreational vehicles for rent that will accommodate every budget and size of travel group from couples to large families.
Wishing Well RV Park
Located about 18 miles from Oracle State Park, Wishing Well RV Park features sites with 30- and 50-amp hookups that are large enough for 45-foot-long campers and RVs. The park is located just off Highway 77 in the vicinity of restaurants and small stores, and the daily rates start at $30.
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Water hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Showers, community center with laundry facilities, library of videos, book exchange
Hay Creek Ranch
Located at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Hay Creek Ranch is about 7 miles from the state park and offers roomy pull-through sites from which you can enjoy the beautiful desert sunsets. This is also a horse camp, so you’ll find covered corrals, horse stalls, an arena and a tack room.
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Water hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Laundry, bathrooms, community room with kitchen
The Prince of Tucson RV Park
About 37 miles from Oracle State Park is The Prince of Tucson RV Park, a 176-site facility loaded with amenities such as a heated pool, shuffleboard courts, a lounge with satellite television and a convenience store. Pet-friendly walking paths and bike paths are also nearby, and downtown Tucson is only 11 minutes away.
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Water hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes (main buildings)
• Pet-friendly: Yes (breed restrictions apply)
• Other amenities: Laundry facilities, showers, Jacuzzi, pool table, dump station, propane service
What to Do at
Oracle State Park
Inside Oracle State Park
The top draw for this state park is the 15 miles of hiking trails that you can explore on foot, mountain bike or horseback. The trails range in length from three-quarters of a mile to 3.5 miles, and you should be on the lookout for park wildlife, such as bobcats, deer, rabbits, foxes, mountain lions and even skunks. You can take a self-guided tour of the Kannally Ranch House, which dates back to 1929 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The home and the state park’s lands formerly belonged to the Kannally family before being donated to the Arizona State Parks Board. Oracle State Park is a designated International Dark Sky Park, a distinction bestowed upon public lands that are far enough away from sources of light pollution that the Milky Way and other night-sky phenomena can be observed with the naked eye.
How to Get to
Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park is located just off Highway 77 in Southeastern Arizona. To get to the park from Tucson, take Interstate 10 and exit at Miracle Mile, and then turn right. At the first intersection, turn left onto N. Flowing Wells Road. Continue on N. Flowing Wells Road until you get to W. River Road, and then turn right. Keep going on W. River Road until you reach Highway 77, and then turn left. Travel on Highway 77 until you reach the town of Oracle. At W. American Avenue, turn right. Follow W. American Avenue to Wildlife Drive, and turn left. Continue on Wildlife Drive until you reach the park entrance.
If you’re coming from Phoenix, take Interstate 10, and then use Exit 185 to reach Highway 387. At the juncture with Highway 87, turn right. Then follow Highway 87 until it meets Highway 79, and turn right. Follow Highway 79 until it intersects with Highway 77, and then turn left. Travel on Highway 77 until you reach the town of Oracle. At W. American Avenue, turn right. Follow W. American Avenue to Wildlife Drive, and turn left. Continue on Wildlife Drive until you reach the park entrance.
By Car
Entering Oracle State Park
Open Daily 8-5pm
Oracle State Park Per Vehicle : $7.0
1-4 adults
Oracle State Park Per Bicycle : $3.0
per person
You’ll definitely have a great time visiting this off-the-beaten-path state park. If you’d like to see your photos and the details of your Oracle State Park adventure on RVshare’s social media channels and blog, be sure to send them to [email protected]. Be sure to tag RVshare on your social media posts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oracle State Park
Most recommend visiting Oracle State Park when the summer heat begins to fade during September, October, and November. Some visitors also enjoy the pleasant weather in March, April, and May.
During the winter, Oracle State Park gets chilly, with lows near 35 F and highs near 60 F. The summer months have highs in the 80s and 90s. August offers the most precipitation, while April, May, and June are the driest months.
This state park is home to white-tailed deer, coyotes, bobcats, rabbits, and grey foxes. If you are lucky, you will see an occasional mountain lion roaming through the park.
Unfortunately, Oracle State Park is a day-use-only park. There are no RV camping sites within the park. However, Peppersauce Canyon, which is a short six miles away, offers RV camping.
As long as a dog is on a leash, it can explore most of the Oracle State Park’s 15 miles of trails. Two educational trails are off-limits to pets, even while leashed.
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