Oracle State Park

This park was especially quiet when we went. For MLK day, admission was free to residents at all AZ state parks. I'm glad we picked this one, which is about 80 miles from our place. It's at a higher elevation, so be sure to check the weather and anticipate wind! It was warm in the sun, otherwise about 50°F. There are several pavilion and seating areas for taking breaks or even hosting guided tours along the trails. The Kennelly House has a small gift shop and a quiet bird watching area for meeting your party. We look forward to returning with both pups on our next visit. If you have a reactive rescue (like we do), it's an ideal series of trails. Lots of visibility to see oncoming hikers, and trails wide enough to pull to one side if needed. I'm sure there are probably snakes and lizards out when it's warm, but the only wildlife we saw was birds. Finally, there are visitor restrooms on-site at the parking lot and along the trails. Like everything else, they were clean and well maintained. Thanks, crew!

good easy trail for kids under 8 and elders, otherwise it’s boring in this winter season. The Nature trail that's close to the gift shop has just sands and withered plants. The wild life trail can’t see any wild life, seldom any other hikers on the road. There are so many side ways that’s misleading. We miss the Wild life trail and proceed to firebreak road at first until we saw 4 others coming down from a hill. There’s only 1 ranger works at the gift shop. No other rangers guide you on the way. We arrive about noon and the gift shop was closed till 2pm. There are some gold finch birds perching at the bird feeder in front of the Ranch house. The 100 year old house is well maintained with some nice household display. Outside the house is a bit windy. The park close at 5pm so we barely have time to finish 3 trails. The Geology trail has nothing much to see. The granite loop maybe more fun with the boulder views. If you bring small kids, don’t forget to ask the ranger for the activity pamphlet and later return for the cool yellow badge. People seem to call in to book the star party at night while we were at the gift shop. You pay parking at the gift shop not the front door.

We went for their Dark Sky viewing and the concert beforehand. Many telescopes set up but even laying there looking at the stars was amazing. We could see all the stars in the little dipper, which I’m told is the sign of a dark dark sky. Highly recommend.

Not bad. Walked on two small loops trails and the view is about average in Arizona. The rocks are interesting. Not many cacti here. It's on the northern side of Mt Lemmon and you can see a small peak of Mt Lemmon. But you will have a good view of the San Pedro valley and the mountains on the eastern side of the San Pedro valley.

One of the best location for stargazing. The dark sky is absolutely stunning. Remember to carry tripod for long exposure shots. My photos taken on 22nd Jan-25.

This park is outstanding. It is easy to park, with clean bathroom facilities throughout the park. There are well planned and maintained trails as well as sites to explore such as the historic Kannally Ranch House. There are plenty of activities sponsored throughout the year for the public. Attended an incredibly informative geology tour with Tom Buckley, Oracle State Park geologist. He was key in development of the self-guided geology tour at the park. There is a map and information that can be downloaded on your phone as well as a paper brochure.

Wonderful State Park. Picnic and ramada areas and bathroom available.. Fantastic gift shop inside a historic home that you can walk through. Lots of hiking trails and wildlife everywhere…cooler temps and beautiful scenery!

I came down here to take my family for a nice day trip. The park ranger at the front desk, J. Hanson was very kind and helpful. We enjoyed going down into the historic sitting rooms in the ranch house. He also suggested taking the short interpretive trail to see the trails and the old cattle corral area. It was very windy but the trail insulated us more from it. Make sure to bundle up! Highly recommend taking a trip down here. We had a very good time. Thank you!