Facility · Arizona ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Coronado National Forest (NF) · Open Access
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 the Public Lands Interpretive Association. Free Forest Service information is also available in the bookstore.
The Palisades Visitor Center is located at milepost 19.9 on the Catalina Highway.
32.41056, -110.71417 · 32°24'38.0"N 110°42'51.0"W
Typically 80°F in Jun, down to 49°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 50 | 50 | 55 | 62 | 71 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 75 | 68 | 59 | 49 |
| Low °F | 34 | 33 | 37 | 43 | 51 | 60 | 64 | 62 | 59 | 49 | 40 | 33 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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