Please see our Cave Tours page for information on how to prepare for your visit.
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.
Bat Walk
Kartchner Caverns State Park
Monthly (April - September) Varies by Date

Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a walk in the park as we uncover and learn about some of the 13 different neighboring bat species in the park. We will use bat detectors while on a walk through the beautiful desert night to see and hear some of them while learning about the diversity of these flying mammals. Boldly go where the public generally doesn't get to walk. Bring your friends and family (registration required) and these items to make the most of your adventure:
- A headlamp or flashlight (black light for children)
- Night vision goggles or equipment
- Comfortable shoes
- Your personal bat detector (if you have one)
- Plenty of water
Cave Tour and live bat handling not included, walk will be slightly over a half mile. Program lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Registration is required ($15 per person fee applies). Due to the quiet nature of this walk and the duration, this event is recommended for kids 6 and older.
In the event of inclement weather, the bat walk will be canceled. Refunds or rebooking will be allowed if the walk is canceled.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time as the group will leave the Discovery Center at the start time.
Please register to attend this event at AZStateParks.com/reserve/Activities/Search.aspx.
Upcoming Event Dates
April 19, 2025 - 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
May 17, 2025 - 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
June 21, 2025 - 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
July 19, 2025 - 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
August 16 , 2025 - 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
September 6, 2025 - 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
(Photo by J Scott Altenbach)
MORE EVENTS
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Saturday, April 12, 2025
Desert Dialogues: Coexisting With Venomous Reptiles
Join Kartchner Caverns State Park for a talk on coexisting with venomous reptiles.
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Saturday, May 10, 2025
Desert Dialogues: Caves, Karst and Mines
Join Kartchner Caverns for a Desert Dialogues educational presentation on caves, karst, and mines.
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Saturdays, May 17 | Sept. 13 | Nov. 22, 2025
Lint Camp
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.