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.

 

Please see our Cave Tours page for information on how to prepare for your visit. 

Group Day Use

Group site reservations are open for responsible use. Please contact the park for more details.

The group day use area is located at the northwest corner of the main parking lot. The area features three covered ramadas, 18 picnic tables with one handicapped accessible table, water faucets and drinking fountains, 110 electrical outlets and lighting, waste receptacles and an area for a band and dancing. Optional use of a large covered gas grill and built in counter is available for an additional fee. All fees must be paid in advance when making a reservation. Fees are on a per day basis. Please make payment with cash, Visa or Mastercard at the front desk of the Discovery Center. Personal checks are not accepted for payment. Reservation fees apply to the rental of the group day use area only, all other per vehicle day use, camping, and tour fees are additional.

Covered group ramada capacity is 200-250 persons (can accommodate 50-100 more if utilizing the uncovered gravel area on the north side – no additional charge will be assessed).

Please leave the group day use Area in the same condition that it was found. Please clean the grill (if used) and place waste in receptacles. A refundable cleaning/damage deposit of $150.00 (which includes the Amphitheater area if used) is required when reserving.

50 people or less = $150.00 + $25 w/grill
50 to 100 people = $200.00 + $25 w/grill
100 to 200 people = $450.00 + $25 w/grill
200+ people = $600.00 + $25 w/grill

Group Camping

Catering

Catering must be arranged through park concessionaire, Aramark, or you can receive permission from Aramark to arrange your own catering. Aramark's phone number is 520-586-4166.

Amphitheater Area

Has a raised platform with electrical outlets. Seating capacity is 200-250. $50.00 per hour.

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