Kartchner Caverns State Park in Arizona State

Kartchner Caverns State Park

Visitors can explore the natural wonders of Kartchner Caverns State Park through 2.4 miles of passages.

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Kartchner Caverns State Park Details

Visitors can explore the natural wonders of Kartchner Caverns State Park through 2.4 miles of passages. Located at the eastern base of the Whetstone Mountains, Kartchner Caverns is carved out of limestone, is filled with speleothems that have been growing for over 50,000 years, as has other dynamic geological formations like helicities and stalactites. In the spring, the caverns are home to nearly 2,000 bats which campers can view flying in the clear night sky. Much of the above and below ground areas of the part are handicapped accessible.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Kartchner Caverns State Park

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Kartchner Caverns

Comprised of 50,000-year-old limestone stalactites and stalagmites.

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