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.
Star Party at Kartchner Caverns
Kartchner Caverns State Park
Saturday, April 26, 2025 1-9 p.m.
Join Kartchner Caverns, an International Dark Sky Park, for a Star Party on April 26. Daytime solar viewing begins at 1 p.m.
At 5 p.m., hear a presentation from Dr. Ari Espinoza with the Lunar and Planetary Lab at the University of Arizona. Dr. Espinoza will discuss the HiRISE program (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) of the planet Mars.
Telescope viewing will begin at 7 p.m. and continue through 9 p.m. Thank you to the Huachuca Astronomy Club for partnering with us on this event.
The Star Party is free but standard park entry fees apply. Program is weather permitting.
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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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.
