This
is the official website for the Friends of Kartchner
Caverns State Park
The Friends of
Kartchner Caverns State Park (FKCSP) is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization founded in 1999. The Mission of FKCSP is to ensure continued preservation of Kartchner Caverns through advocacy, education and public awareness in partnership with the community and Arizona State Parks. The Vision
of FKCSP is to be the model to follow in the active
support of cave research, preservation, appreciation,
and education in the preservation of a living cave.
Please visit the
Arizona
State Parks Website for ONLINE RESERVATIONS, FEES,
and other park information.
Kartchner
Caverns State Park
2980 S. Hwy 90
Benson, Arizona 85602
CAVE
TOUR RESERVATIONS are taken 8am-5pm daily, except state
holidays.
(520)
586-CAVE (2283)
PARK
LOCATION:
The park is located nine miles south of I-10, off State
Hwy 90, exit 302.
Approximate Driving Distances from:
Flagstaff - 310 miles (498 km)
Phoenix - 160 miles (257 km)
Benson - 9 miles (14 km)
Sierra Vista - 19 miles (30km)
Tombstone - 28 miles (45 km)
Tucson Airport - 49 miles (78 km)
PARK HOURS:
The park is open 7 days a week from 7:30am to 6:00pm
(MST). Park Gates Open at 7:00am and close at 6:00pm.
Closed Christmas Day.
CAVE TOUR
INFORMATION:
All tours are guided by a trained tour guide. The cave
averages 68°F and 98% humidity year round. All cave
trails are barrier-free. Due to wet surfaces and changes
in grades, strollers and walkers are not allowed on
the tours.
Rotunda/Throne
Room Tour: Length: 1/2 mile Time: 1 1/2 hr.
(leaving approximately every 20 minutes), tours available
year-round.
Big Room
Tour: Length: 1/2 mile Time: 1 1/2 hr. (leaving
approximately every 30 minutes), tours available October
15 - April 15.
SPECIAL
REMINDERS:
• Touching or breaking formations is punishable
by law.
• No photography or video cameras allowed on cave
tour.
• No walkers allowed on cave tour.
• Small children should be carried in arms or
in front pack. No baby backpacks or strollers allowed
on cave tour.
• Cave tour trail is barrier-free.
• The park, including the Discovery Center, is
accessible for persons with disabilities.
• No food, drink (including bottled water), gum,
or tobacco products allowed on cave tours.
• No pets, except assist dogs.
• No littering. |
