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Kartchner Caverns State Park

Benson

4.7 (3.8k) State Park
Closed

Kartchner Caverns State Park protects an exceptional living limestone cave system filled with intricate mineral formations and a seasonal bat colony. Visitors can explore the Discovery Center, which features interactive caving simulators and ancient megafauna fossils such as giant sloths. Inside the protected underground caverns, conditions are notably warm and humid compared to the exterior environment.

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  • Dress in layers to stay comfortable inside the warm and humid cave environment.
  • Visit the Discovery Center to view giant sloth fossils and interactive caving simulators.
  • Inquire about the seasonal bat colony when planning your tour.
  • Allow ample time to tour the educational museum exhibits before heading into the caves.

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Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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