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Kartchner Caverns State Park – Apache Peak AZ📷 Pete Forsyth, CC BY 3.0
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Kartchner Caverns State Park

Benson, AZ

Nature

A living limestone cave discovered in 1974 and kept secret for years to protect it. Guided tours only; book ahead.

Nearest town
Benson, AZ
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
31.8371, -110.3481
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. Hot in May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Kartchner Caverns CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    0 mi from Kartchner Caverns State Park · 55 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
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  • Butterfield RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    9 mi from Kartchner Caverns State Park · 173 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tombstone Territories RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    11 mi from Kartchner Caverns State Park
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  • Tombstone RV Park and CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Kartchner Caverns State Park
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  • Wells Fargo RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    18 mi from Kartchner Caverns State Park
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
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  • Wells Fargo R.V. ParkMotorhome stopover
    18 mi from Kartchner Caverns State Park
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All campsites in Arizona · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Kartchner Caverns State Park?

Kartchner Caverns State Park is in Benson, AZ, at GPS 31.8371, -110.3481. It is about 19 mi from Tombstone.

Can you camp near Kartchner Caverns State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kartchner Caverns Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Kartchner Caverns State Park?

Kartchner Caverns State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southeast Arizona: missions, mines and sky islands.

What is there to see near Kartchner Caverns State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park (19 mi), The Shady Dell (37 mi), Windy Point Vista (43 mi) and Sabino Canyon Recreation Area (43 mi).

When is the best time to visit Kartchner Caverns State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)