Kartchner Caverns Trailhead
Kartchner Caverns, most famous for their cave system and Discovery Center, also provides access into the Whetstone Mountains. At the end of single lane road, visitors will be greeted with a group campground, picnic tables, vault toilets, trash bins, trail kiosks, and ample pavement parking. A fee to enter the park applies for all those wishing to access this trailhead. There are no separate or additional Forest Service fees.
Kartchner Caverns Trailhead Photo Gallery
General Information
Year-round
At this park, the entrance gate is closed nightly at 10 p.m.
State Park entrance fees apply. https://azstateparks.com/kartchner
Pets must be on leash no more than six-feet long within the State Park. They are allowed to be off leash on national forest service land, but must be under voice command. Please pick up after your pet.
Contact Name: Kartcher Caverns State Park
Contact Phone: (520) 586-4100
Address: 4070 South Avenida Saracino, Hereford, AZ 85615
Phone: (520) 378-0311
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
9 mi. South of Benson on Hwy 90
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
The trailhead is accessible, but the trails are not accessible.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
A picnic table is available for day use.
The nearby Group Ramada is available for a fee through State Park. The ramada has lights, electricity, water, grills, picnic tables, a shade structure, and trash services.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
There are no designated trailer parking spots at the trailhead.
