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Please excuse our mess. We are working hard to make future improvements to the Kartchner Caverns campground. Several areas are under construction and there may be construction noises as early as 7:00 a.m.

 

Please see our Cave Tours page for information on how to prepare for your visit. 

Cabins

Camping just got comfortable! Enjoy a private cabin amongst the scenic beauty of Kartchner Caverns State Park. Sit on the porch and take in the wildlife or explore the surrounding trails. Your cabin awaits.

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Programs & Events

January 1, 2025 10 a.m.

Come start your New Year off right and hike our Foothills Loop Trail with us.  Join rangers on a moderate 2.5 mile guided hike for the first day of the new year!

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Saturdays, Feb. 22 | May 17 | Sept. 13 | Nov. 22, 2025 8-11:30 a.m. | 12:30-4 p.m.

Get involved with conservation work at Kartchner Caverns with this public volunteer opportunity held four times annually. The program involves gently brushing lint off of curbs and rocks near the trail system.

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Bats

As snow flurries fly across the Whetstone Mountains and San Pedro Valley, Kartchner Caverns State Park rangers thoughts begin to turn to warm, furry, little creatures that fly the summer night skies in the park.

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Park and Facility Hours

Discovery Center

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Holiday Hours

Thanksgiving: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Christmas: Closed 

Park Entrance Fee

Per vehicle (1-4 Adults): $7.00
Individual/bicycle: $3.00

Cave tour tickets are extra. Park entrance fee is waived with cave tour and campsite reservations.

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