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.
Desert Dialogues: Industrious Insects — Exploring Entomology of Southern Arizona
Kartchner Caverns State Park
Saturday, June 7, 2025 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join Kartchner Caverns State Park for a talk on insects of southern Arizona.
Kartchner Caverns State Parks' Desert Dialogues educational series presents expert speakers on issues surrounding the park's ecosystem. This presentation will be held in the Tenen–Tufts Theater. Sessions and speakers are to be announced.
MORE EVENTS
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Monthly (April - September)
Bat Walk
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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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.
