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.
Lint Camp
Kartchner Caverns State Park
FULL - STAY TUNED FOR 2026 DATES 8-11:30 a.m. | 12:30-4 p.m.
Get involved with conservation work at Kartchner Caverns by joining an upcoming Lint Camp! During these events, volunteers gently brush lint off curbs and rocks near the trail system in the cave using spoolies and UV lights. Lint is a big problem in public caves—even though lint itself is so small! When rangers and visitors walk through the cave on tours, small fibers from fabric, skin cells, hair, and dander is introduced to the cave. Over time, that lint dirties formations and can dissolve or otherwise damage them, and offers a food source for cave invertebrate species they would not find otherwise—essentially junk food for cave life. Volunteers play a crucial role in preserving the cave.
Lint Camps are held in two shifts at 8-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4 p.m. You are welcome to sign up for one or both. We supply all of the equipment and training necessary. Participants must be at least 13 years old with a parent/guardian/chaperone present.
If you’re interested in volunteering on one of the following dates or have questions about this program, please contact our Cave Resource Manager at cballard@azstateparks.gov.
2025 Lint Camps - All camps are full/booked. Please stay tuned for 2026 dates!
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Saturday, November 22, 2025
MORE EVENTS
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June 16-22, 2025
Pollinator Week at Kartchner Caverns
Join Kartchner Caverns State Park to celebrate Pollinator Week, June 16-22! Each day, we'll have fun activities you can participate in that help you learn more, appreciate, and support our pollinators.
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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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Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025
Pollinators: Our Unsung Heroes
Kartchner Caverns State Park welcomes City of Benson Summer Camp kids for a weekly educational series on pollinators. Registration required.
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Saturday, June 28, 2025
Junior Ranger Experience at Kartchner
Wondering about the Junior Ranger program at Kartchner Caverns? Join us for a Five Senses Scavenger Hunt and learn what it takes to protect Arizona's amazing natural resources!
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Saturday, July 12, 2025
Desert Dialogues: Desert Wellness
Join Kartchner Caverns for a Desert Dialogues educational presentation on personal health and safety in southern Arizona.
