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

Cabins

Camping just got comfortable! Enjoy a private cabin amongst the scenic beauty of Kartchner Caverns State Park. Sit on the porch and take in the wildlife or explore the surrounding trails. Your cabin awaits.

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Programs & Events

Saturday, April 27, 2024 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

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, April 27, 2024 10 a.m. to noon

Celebrate Trails Day at Kartchner Caverns with a hike and poetry workshop. Even if you don't think you're a poet, nature inspires so think again!

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May 4 | June 1 | Sept. 7 | Oct. 5 | Nov. 2, 2024 1 - 9 p.m.

Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Do you have any little ones curious about the cosmos? Then head to Kartchner Caverns, an International Dark Sky Park, for a star party!

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Bats

As snow flurries fly across the Whetstone Mountains and San Pedro Valley, Kartchner Caverns State Park rangers thoughts begin to turn to warm, furry, little creatures that fly the summer night skies in the park.

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Park and Facility Hours

Discovery Center

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Holiday Hours

Thanksgiving

8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve

8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Christmas

Closed 

Park Entrance Fee

Per vehicle (1-4 Adults): $7.00
Individual/bicycle: $3.00

Cave tour tickets are extra. Park entrance fee is waived with cave tour and campsite reservations.

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