Kartchner Caverns State Park

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BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Kartchner Caverns State Park: Cafe

Park-specific information

Cafe

The cafe remains closed until further notice. The gift-shop announcement does not reopen the cafe.

Read the official notice: Arizona State Parks and Trails visitor directory ↗Source checked Oct 21, 2026

Kartchner Caverns State Park: I-10 approach

Park-specific information

I-10 approach

Construction on I-10 may affect Monday–Friday travel to the park. Allow time and check road conditions before departure.

Read the official notice: Arizona State Parks and Trails visitor directory ↗Source checked Oct 21, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

The practical details.

Managing agency: Arizona State Parks and Trails
Address: 2980 S Hwy 90 Benson, AZ 85602 9 mi. South of Benson on Hwy 90
Hours: Discovery Center 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Entry fees: Per vehicle (1 person): $10.00 Per vehicle (2-4 people): $20.00 Individual/bicycle: $5.00 Cave tour tickets are extra. Park entrance fee is waived with cave tour and campsite reservations.

Official park information Reservations

We have not yet verified accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

About Kartchner Caverns State Park

Kartchner Caverns protects a living cave system in the limestone foothills of the Whetstone Mountains. Cave tours require advance planning, while the surrounding state park also offers trails, camping and cabins.

Activities & facilities

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

Find your way.

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This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

Official visitor information & directions ↗

Read before you roam.

THE FIELD GUIDE

Check water, work areas and gates before camping

A reservation is one part of a camping plan. Confirm the services and entry arrangements for the actual site.

Read the guide THE FIELD GUIDE

Plan reservations, entry and the right local time

Check cave-tour check-in, vehicle-only entrances, group reservations and Navajo Nation time before your trip.

Read the guide

Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 21, 2026.