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Cave tours will be closed for maintenance from September 18-22, 2023.

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

The caverns are 72ºF and 99% humidity. Each tour requires a half-mile walk with several benches along the route; wheelchairs are available for guests with limited mobility.

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

Bat Walk

September 27, 2023 6:30-8 p.m.

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.

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Family Campout at Kartchner Caverns

September 30-October 1, 2023

Arizona Family Campout Programweekends are designed for families that have little or no experience camping. We will introduce you to the great experiences you can share with your family and inspire you to continue to explore the great outdoors!

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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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