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1,846 reviews. #2 of 19 things to do in Benson. State ParksCaverns & Caves. Open now. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. In November 1974, Gary Tenen and Randy Tufts were exploring the limestone hills at the eastern base of the Whetstone Mountains. They were looking “for a cave no one had ever found” and found it.
About. In November 1974, Gary Tenen and Randy Tufts were exploring the limestone hills at the eastern base of the Whetstone Mountains. They were looking “for a cave no one had ever found” and found it. The two kept the cave a secret until February 1978 when they told the property owners, James and Lois Kartchner, about their awesome discovery.
Kartchner Caverns are located about 15 minutes from Benson. Great displays in the Visitor Center. You need to make reservations for the tour on line. We were very early for our tour and asked if they had room in an earlier tour and they were able to accommodate us. The staff in the Visitor Center and leading the tour were very pleasant and ...
Arizona State Parks. 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. [1] 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 ...
Kartchner Caverns State Park. 1,846 Reviews. #2 of 19 things to do in Benson. Nature & Parks, State Parks, Caverns & Caves. 2980 S Hwy 90, 9 miles south of Interstate 10, Benson, AZ 85602. Open today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
The Kartchner Caverns are a "must see" attraction in southern Arizona. There are two tours to choose from, and both are truly awesome. The cave has been developed with a concrete path for the entire length of the tour so it is wheelchair accessible.
We explored the caverns in both the Rotunda and Big Room tours. Thoroughly enjoyed the experiejnce. Having visited Carlsbad Caverns many a year ago, this place is special in that it is recently found and much attention has been paid to preserving its pristine condition. Some planning advice: 1.
Take note, unlike other always-chilly caverns, Kartchner is quite warm, as it lies close to the surface. While it was near 100 degrees outside, the 99 % humidity and temperature in the 80's inside of the caverns actually made it more uncomfortable. Leave your sweaters in the car!