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Kartchner Caverns State Park, Tucson, AZ

  • Address Highway 90
    Benson, AZ 85602
    United States
  • Phone number+1 520 586 2283
Tucson Travel Deals
  • http://azstateparks.com/Parks/KACA/index.html
  • Mon to Sun from 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM

This spectacular limestone cavern has become such a popular destination that it is now virtually impossible to get inside without making reservations weeks in advance because the number of walk-up tickets per day is limited. However, the massive multicolored cave formations may be well worth the call and the required 49-mile drive from Tucson. There is a visitor center, shaded dining area, picnic area and campground.

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yelp Reviews ( 9 Reviews see all ) Top

Lorena L.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by Lorena L. on January 7, 2009

I've visited both rooms and thought the Big Room was better. I think it's closed from mid April to mid October when the bats are there. The light show in...

Brian S.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by Brian S. on January 4, 2009

RV camping is so easy here. The campground is clean and there are even some trails to hike on. The cave tours were great and everything was very clean and...

Michelle E.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by Michelle E. on November 21, 2008

If you head out this way, you MUST MUST MUST plan a visit, but be sure to make reservations. They sell out quickly! It is absolutely beautiful and such an...

Trip Advisor Reviews ( 31 Reviews see all ) Top

“Worthwhile visit”

 by  TravelingMan446  on  2009-02-16

This is a very nice cave which the State is trying very hard to preserve in pristine condition. The visitors center is very informative with mo...

“Great Tour”

 by  psdabj  on  2009-01-12

We visited the Caverns this past weekend and I would definitely recommend it. I found most of the information on line, it had info about tour t...

“Great cave, pity about some of the staff”

 by  TravellerGU12  on  2009-01-08

The caves themselves are spectacular, the set-up for visitors within the caves is state-of-the-art -- it's amazing how sensitively they've trea...

“A favorite place to visit in southern Arizona.”

 by  Michael-Vickie  on  2009-01-04

This state park is a must visit. They have fine exhibits and all knowing staff. This park preserves a "living cave", i.e. limestone caverns tha...

“Good tour”

 by  sand4c  on  2008-10-07

This tour is very pricey ($18.95 for adults during the season that I went), but definitely worth considering if you're in the Tucson area. The ...

“Not your typical cave experience”

 by  hotel-hopper  on  2008-08-28

The cave was kept a secret for 14 years and only opened to the public in 1999. It is still actively forming stalactites so it is very warm and ...

Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 5 Reviews ) Top

Amazing Place!!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2009-02-11

Only took the one tour-Rotunda/Throne Room-but definatley will go back to see the Big Room. Everyone was pleasant and professional-our tour gui...

Best to be avoided

 by  Edwin the Moose  on  2008-11-09

Although the cave is beautiful, staff and circumstances make it hard to enjoy the visit. The biggest setback is the ban on photography. When as...

Rude Staff, High Prices, Underwhelming Experience

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2006-05-20

You can't touch anything. You can't take pictures. If you buy a bottle of water from their own gift shop, they berate you and kick you out of...

We will go back !!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2005-04-06

Never liked caves, been to Mammoth Cave and thought the tour would never end. When visiting relatives in Tucson we went to Kartchner Caverns,IT...

awsome place to visit!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2005-03-04

It was an amazing place to visit, and an incredible site to see.

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