Karchner Canyon

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(1.9K) · State park in Benson, United States
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Kartchner Caverns State Park is a remarkable underground wonder located in southeastern Arizona, renowned for its stunning and well …

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Nov 26, 2024
First I'd like to thank our guide "J" who gave us a wonderful combination of fun and info on our tour! We have toured many eastern caverns and our first one out west was a unique experience!!! Insid… Full review by daverZ6612IB
Nov 17, 2024
We stopped on our way through and we were very impressed by this Park. We stayed in one of the campground cabins. It was very comfortable, but be sure you read the description. Everything was clean a… Full review by 513LindaW513
Nov 8, 2024
This cave isn't as big as some but it was still a super tour. They care a lot about the bats and the cave itself. It's great to know they are doing all they can to preserve the cave and still allow… Full review by mtngrlrver

Questions & answers

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Is there alot of stairs or heavy exertion
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No. It is all handicapped accessible. Wheelchairs are fine. It is 90 min of standing and slow walking. There are opportunities to sit down.
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Dog friendly?
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The Park is, but no pets allowed in the caves to protect the caverns. Not even guide dogs.
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If you only have time for one cave tour, which is better?
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We have done them both and each is very good; they are just a bit different.
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My wife is claustrophobic so is not interested in going on the tour. Is there a covered place (ramada, etc), where she …
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My wife is claustrophobic so is not interested in going on the tour. Is there a covered place (ramada, etc), where she can sit and read a book and chill while I go on the tour?
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There is a nice little cafe on the grounds, covered Ramada. I am claustrophobic but the trail in the cave is wide enough never bothered me, I was a tour guide for ten years in the cave. …
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There is a nice little cafe on the grounds, covered Ramada. I am claustrophobic but the trail in the cave is wide enough never bothered me, I was a tour guide for ten years in the cave. Some people do have to be taken out. Never go in if your hungry or feeling sick. I would suggest the Rotunda Throne Room tour, it's about 15 minutes shorter which makes a difference. Or she can grab a cup of coffee,or prickly pear lemonada which is delicious, read and enjoy sitting in the Butterfly Garden.
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what is the temp inside the caves
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Drink water before going inside. Anyone that feels I'll will be taken out, the tram will take them back to the visitor center.
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Where’s the Fort?
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About an hour and fifteen minutes north of Phoenix in Camp Verde, AZ.
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