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Contact the Park:
(520) 586-2283
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(520) 586-4100
Information Line
Kartchner Caverns SP
P.O. Box 1849
Benson, AZ 85602

Facilities

Visitor Center Parking Restrooms Handicapped Accessibility Gift Shop Deli Exhibits Group Day Use Areas Camping Electric RV Sites Dump Station Showers Picnic Areas/Shelters Hiking Trails Pets Wildlife Viewing

Nearest Services: 9 miles

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511 Speed Code

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Park's Speed Code: 4220#

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Fees

Park Entrance Fees*:
Per Vehicle (1-4 Adults): $6.00
Individual/Bicycle: $3.00
*Entrance Fee Waived for Reserved Tour Ticket Holders

Camping Fees:
Electric site: $22.00
All sites are electric

Cave Tour Fees:
See Cave Tour Information Page

Fee Schedule

Friends Group

Friends of Kartchner Caverns State Park

Friends of Kartchner Caverns State Park, a nonprofit organization

Park Rules

Discovery Center

The following are NOT permitted in the Discovery Center:

  • Food and drinks (including bottled water)
  • Smoking
  • Pets (Except certified assistance animals). Please do not leave pets in vehicles.
  • Littering

Please arrive one hour prior to your tour time to see the video presentation and museum exhibits. Please leave all items in your vehicle except appropriate clothing and method of payment if purchasing tickets. Lockers are available at the Discovery Center, they require four quarters for a one-time use. Change is available at the Discovery Center.

Campground

  • Camping is permitted in designated sites only.
  • Wood or charcoal fires are not permitted in the Campgrounds.  Self-contained propane stoves are allowed.
  • Pets must be on a leash.  Do not leave pets unattended outdoors.
  • Drive and park on designated, paved areas only.
  • Littering is unlawful
  • Prevent loud noises. Quiet hours are from 10 pm – 7 am
  • Help us to conserve water usage when possible.

Please arrive at the park prior to 6 pm. The entrance gates will close at 6 pm and access will not be available until 7 am. Access cards that will allow access after closing are available for paid campers. Cards must be requested at the Contact Station between 7 am – 4 pm. Request an access card when purchasing a camp permit.

Cave Tours

The following are NOT permitted on Cave Tours:

  • Purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, baby backpacks or other bags/items.
  • Binoculars or flashlights.
  • Photography or video equipment (to include phones, other electronic recording devices and tripods).
  • Food, gum, tobacco products and drinks (including bottled water).
  • Strollers, walkers, crutches.
  • Touching or damaging formations (punishable by law).
  • Littering or tossing coins.

Please plan to leave all items in your vehicle or in the lockers located on the rear patio of the Discover Center. Heavy clothing will not be necessary in the warm, humid cave. A coat or jacket appropriate to the outside weather is all that you will want to bring with you on tour.

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