Palisades Visitor Center
The facility has a parking lot and deck, along with the interpretive center, and is maintained by the Santa Catalina Ranger District.
The Visitor Center is where people can gain a brief introduction to the natural and cultural history of the Santa Catalina Mountains and Mount Lemmon. The material and staff available are there to ensure that the visitors will have a safe and enjoyable stay and will treat the natural resources with respect and appreciation.
The Palisades Visitor Center is located adjacent to the parking lot. The staff provides information about trails on the mountain, as well as answering questions about plants and animals common to the area. Books, mementos of Mount Lemmon and Southern Arizona and inexpensive maps of Mount Lemmon and the surrounding area are offered for sale through Western National Parks. Free Forest Service information is also available in the bookstore.
Download the Mount Lemmon and the Catalina Highway Recreation Guide in English.
Descarga la guía de recreación en español a Mount Lemmon y Catalina Highway.
Palisades Visitor Center Photo Gallery
General Information
Summer hours (March 1 - December): 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM daily
Winter hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Friday - Sunday
Day Use:
$8 per vehicle per day
$10 per vehicle per week
Pets must be on leash at developed recreation areas.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 32.41055556
Longitude: -110.7141667
Directions
The Palisades Visitor Center is located at milepost 19.9 on the Catalina Highway.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Flush toilet(s)Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Groups
SUMMERHAVEN and the SUMMIT AREA Less than one hour from downtown Tucson, perennial water, picnic areas, and a network of wooded trails offer recreation opportunities for al