Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025
3:30-5 p.m.
Kartchner Caverns State Park welcomes City of Benson Summer Camp kids for a weekly educational series on pollinators. Registration required.
READ MOREThe park is under Stage 2 fire restrictions. No wood or charcoal fires, propane stoves for cooking only, and smoking in an enclosed vehicle only.
Please see our Cave Tours page for information on how to prepare for your visit.
Programs & Events
Saturday, June 28, 2025
9-10 a.m.
Wondering about the Junior Ranger program at Kartchner Caverns? Join us for a Five Senses Scavenger Hunt and learn what it takes to protect Arizona's amazing natural resources!
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Saturday, July 12, 2025
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join Kartchner Caverns for a Desert Dialogues educational presentation on personal health and safety in southern Arizona.
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Monthly (April - September)
Varies by Date
Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a nighttime walk in the park to learn about bats! Guests will see and hear bats interacting within their natural environment while learning about the diversity of these awesome flying mammals. Registration required.
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FULL - STAY TUNED FOR 2026 DATES
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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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 person): $10.00
Per vehicle (2-4 people): $20.00
Individual/bicycle: $5.00
Cave tour tickets are extra. Park entrance fee is waived with cave tour and campsite reservations.
