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.
Benson Kids Camp
Kartchner Caverns State Park
June 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2023 3:30 -5 p.m.
This camp series is open to everyone! Admittance is free for Benson residents; all others will need to pay the $7.00 park entrance fee. Campers will meet in the Group Ramada.
All attendees must register in advance here.
June 6, 2023
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
It’s All About the Rocks!
Rocks teach us about history and lets us explore how the land we live on came to be. We will also be going on a short hike so wear good shoes, sun screen, and bring water.
June 13, 2023
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Underground World of Kartchner Caverns
Caves hold many scientific wonders on how they formed, and how they provide food and shelter for unique mammals and invertebrates who live within.
June 20, 2023
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A world without bats is no world to live in!
Bats are essential to our everyday survival by providing protection from harmful insects and pesticides. Afterwards, we will be going into the Throne Room and watching an amazing light show!
June 27, 2023
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Smokey Bear & Fire Safety
Fire prevention and safety presented by Smokey Bear and Fire Prevention specialist Becca Hodgeson Balderas.
MORE EVENTS
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June 10 | July 8 | Aug. 12 | Sept. 9
Junior Ranger Experience at Kartchner
Wondering about the Junior Ranger program at Kartchner Caverns? Come out and get a well rounded experience on what it means to be a junior ranger.
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Saturday, June 24, 2023
Desert Night Life on the Wing
Join us on a walk through the park as our rangers and their handy bat detector help you learn about the 13 different species of bats that live in the park.
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Saturday, July 15 | Aug. 12, 2023
Scorpion Seek and Find
Learn about scorpions and their natural habitat! Join a short ranger talk about these predatory arachnids, then hike around the desert with us to locate some scorpions. Registration required.