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Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Do you have any little ones curious about the cosmos? Then head to Kartchner Caverns, an International Dark Sky Park, for a star party! READ MORE
Kartchner Caverns State Park is a state park of Arizona, United States, featuring a show cave with 2.4 miles (3.9 km) of passages. [1] The park is located 9 miles (14 km) south of the town of Benson and west of the north-flowing San Pedro River .
The Kartchner Cavern story is about amazing discoveries past, present, and future. Marvel at the many strange and colorful formations. Learn about the cave fauna, both living and ancient.
Kartchner Caverns State Park. 1,847 reviews. #2 of 19 things to do in Benson. State ParksCaverns & Caves. Closed now. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. In November 1974, Gary Tenen and Randy Tufts were exploring the limestone hills at the eastern base of the Whetstone Mountains.
Kartchner Caverns State Park. Explore Southern Arizona’s underground spectacle just south of Benson off Highway 90. This massive limestone cavern was discovered in 1974 but kept a secret until all protections were in place for to open the living cave to the public in 1999.
Discovered in 1974, Kartchner Caverns is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful caves in the world. It features one of the longest soda straw stalactites in existence, the world’s most extensive formation of brushite moonmilk, the tallest column in Arizona, and other incredible formations.
Stay in the park and explore the cave! Campsite reservations are available online or by calling our friendly folks at the Arizona State Parks Reservations Desk at 1-877-MY PARKS (697-2757). Our team is available to help you plan your visit to Kartchner Caverns seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arizona time.
Discover Kartchner Caverns in Benson, Arizona: Limestone caves with spectacular showcase chambers.
The damp, 70-degree environment is essential to the health of Kartchner Caverns, a living cave filled with everything it needs to foster growth of formations.
Kartchner Caverns houses an array of extraordinary formations, stalactites, and stalagmites that have been meticulously preserved for nearly five decades. The cave is home to some of the world’s longest stalactite formations, captivating visitors with its awe-inspiring beauty.