The 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
Kartchner Caverns State Park
Desert Dialogues: Industrious Insects — Exploring Entomology of Southern Arizona
Saturday, June 7, 2025 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join Kartchner Caverns for a Desert Dialogues educational presentation on insects of southern Arizona.
Bat Walk
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.
Lint Camp
Saturdays, 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.
