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Kartchner Caverns State Park

Benson, AZ
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3
Sites

78ft
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4616ft
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Kartchner Caverns State Park is a beautiful and well-maintained campground located in the foothills of the Whetstone Mountains. It offers a variety of camping options, including RV hookups, tent camping, and casitas. The sites are spacious, clean, and well-spaced out, with electric and water hookups, a picnic table, and a fire ring. The bathrooms are immaculate and have hot water, showers, heated hand dryers, and a dishwashing station. The park also offers a variety of hiking trails, a nature center, and a museum about the area. The main attraction is the Kartchner Caverns, which offer guided tours, and the park is also a designated Dark Sky park, with no bright exterior lights after 8pm, making it perfect for star-gazing. The campground is dog-friendly, and the camp hosts are friendly and helpful. The park is a bit pricey, but it is worth it for the amenities and the incredible views.

Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Pet Friendly
  • Cabins
  • Tenting
  • Buddy Sites
  • Trash Pickup
  • 30 Amp
  • 50 Amp
  • 20 Amp
  • Water Hookup
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Fire Pits
  • Potable Water
  • Firewood Sold
  • Camp Store
  • Back In Site
  • Pull Thru Site
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Dump Station
  • Full Hookup
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Activities

  • Hiking

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From The Campground

In November 1974, Gary Tenen and Randy Tufts were exploring the limestone hills at the eastern base of the Whetstone Mountains. They were looking “for a cave no one had ever found” and found it. The two kept the cave a secret until February 1978 when they told the property owners, James and Lois Kartchner, about their awesome discovery. Since unprotected caves can be seriously damaged by unregulated use, they knew the cave had to be protected. Tenen and Tufts spent several years looking into the possibility of developing the cave themselves. Some members of the Kartchner family lived in Tucson and were very impressed with the development and operation of Catalina State Park by Arizona State Parks. They decided to approach State Parks to see if the agency was interested in acquiring this outstanding resource.
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Phone

(520) 586-4100

Email

dpawlik@azstateparks.gov

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