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Kartchner Caverns State Park

Its sites are reservable through Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations, and camping costs $50/night (electric and water); extra vehicle $15. Kartchner Caverns State Park is a State Park campground near Benson, Arizona.

Reservable: Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations

State Park · Benson, Arizona

Kartchner Caverns State ParkApache Peak, The Cape and a ridge of the Whetstone Mountains seen from the entrance to Kartchner CavernsHohokam bedrock mortars along the Foothills Loop Trail in Kartchner Caverns State Park
Kartchner Caverns State ParkApache Peak, The Cape and a ridge of the Whetstone Mountains seen from the entrance to Kartchner CavernsHohokam bedrock mortars along the Foothills Loop Trail in Kartchner Caverns State Park1 / 3

Kartchner Caverns State Park. Photo: Shaunnamm, CC BY-SA 4.0

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
Some sites

Kartchner Caverns State Park sits inside Kartchner Caverns State Park. Its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.3 miles outside the boundary of Coronado National Forest; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Kartchner Caverns: The park ranks the cave among the top ten worldwide for its unique mineralogy; guided Rotunda/Throne and Big Room tours cost extra. (azstateparks.com)

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations Book a site
Fee
$50/night (electric and water); extra vehicle $15
Entrance fee
Waived with a campsite reservation
Booking window
Up to 365 days ahead, and at least one day ahead
Cancellations
$20 cancellation fee; canceling after 2 p.m. the day before check-in also forfeits one night. $3.60 reservation fee is non-refundable.

Source: azstateparks.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Accessible sites
3
Hookups
Some sites , up to 50 amp
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: azstateparks.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Pets
Allowed
Campground host
On site

Source: azstateparks.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,644 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Kartchner Caverns State Park?
Sites at Kartchner Caverns State Park are reserved through Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations (https://azstateparks.com/reserve/kartchner/camping/). Booking window: Up to 365 days ahead, and at least one day ahead.
How much does it cost to camp at Kartchner Caverns State Park?
Camping at Kartchner Caverns State Park costs $50/night (electric and water); extra vehicle $15.
Is there a separate entrance fee at Kartchner Caverns State Park?
Yes. The entrance fee is Waived with a campsite reservation, on top of the $50/night (electric and water); extra vehicle $15 camping fee.
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Kartchner Caverns State Park?
$20 cancellation fee; canceling after 2 p.m. the day before check-in also forfeits one night. $3.60 reservation fee is non-refundable.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Kartchner Caverns State Park?
Yes, 3 sites are designated accessible at Kartchner Caverns State Park.
Does Kartchner Caverns State Park have RV hookups?
Some sites at Kartchner Caverns State Park have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. There is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Kartchner Caverns State Park?
Yes, Kartchner Caverns State Park has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Kartchner Caverns State Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Kartchner Caverns State Park.
How long can you stay at Kartchner Caverns State Park?
The stay limit at Kartchner Caverns State Park is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Kartchner Caverns State Park?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from AT&T and T-Mobile at Kartchner Caverns State Park. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Is there a campground host at Kartchner Caverns State Park?
Yes, Kartchner Caverns State Park has a campground host on site.
Who manages Kartchner Caverns State Park?
Kartchner Caverns State Park is managed by the state park system.

More campgrounds: camping near Benson and campgrounds in Cochise.

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Reservable: Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations $50/night (electric and water); extra vehicle $15
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