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Kartchner Caverns State Park

Arizona · AZ

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Trails

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Campgrounds

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A cave park at the eastern base of the Whetstone Mountains near Benson. Explore the caverns and surrounding trails, stay in a cabin, and join star parties.

Source: azstateparks.com

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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. The park is located 9 miles (14 km) south of the town of Benson and west of the north-flowing San Pedro River. Long hidden from view, the caverns were discovered in 1974 by local cavers, assisted by state biologist Erick Campbell who helped in its preservation.

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Trails

All trails in Kartchner Caverns State Park

Campground Access Trails

0.3 mi26 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Foothills Loop Trail at Kartchner Caverns Trail

Foothills Loop Trail at Kartchner Caverns Trail

Benson2.9 mi584 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Guindani Loop Trail

Guindani Loop Trail

Benson4.1 mi1,083 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop

Guindani/Foothills Connector

0.2 mi13 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Mcgrew Spring

Benson0.6 mi164 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Ocotillo Loop Trail

Ocotillo Loop Trail

Benson3.4 mi538 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop

Campgrounds

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Kartchner Caverns State Park Camping

Kartchner Caverns State Park Camping

Benson, AZPricing varies — check with the operator
Campground State Park Reservable

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