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Kartchner Caverns State Park unlocks access to a subterranean wonderland carved into the foothills of the Whetstone Mountains. The natural wonder was inaugurated as an Arizona State Park in 1988 and is filled with whimsical limestone formations. Above ground, spend your time enjoying the sunny days and starry nights Arizona is famous for.

Planning a getaway to the Grand Canyon State? Book an RV in Cochise County and you can discover Kartchner Caverns State Park, as well as other Arizona gems like the Coronado National Forest and Whetstone Mountains. You can also visit historic Old West sites, tee off at championship golf courses, and sip award-winning wines at desert vineyards. At just two and a half hours from the state capital, Kartchner Caverns offers a unique chance to camp in an RV near Phoenix.

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Getting Outdoors

Discovered by a pair of local explorers in 1974, Kartchner Caverns is one of the most enchanting limestone cave networks in North America. The caverns sit at the base of the Whetstone Mountains and are filled with mesmerizing rock formations, including Kubla Khan, a 58-foot-tall column that rises above the Throne Room.

Guided tours take you deep into the five-million-year-old caverns, where you can marvel at jagged spires, soaring columns and sparkling stalactites. From April to September, the Big Room is closed to the public and reserved for roosting myotis bats arriving from Mexico. The park is passionate about education and conservation, so be sure to follow the rules and do your part in protecting the delicate underground ecosystem.

Enrich your visit at the Discovery Center, where you can purchase tour tickets, learn about the geology of the caverns in the theater, check out ancient 86,000-year-old sloth bones, and browse the gift shop. The Discovery Center also offers the scoop on local activities like guided sunset hikes and nature walks. Beyond the caverns, Kartchner is proud to be a designated International Dark Sky Park. Stargaze from your RV rental site or join a public astronomy event.

Camping at Kartchner Caverns State Park

RV camping at Kartchner Caverns State Park offers a unique chance to sleep under the stars in Arizona. The two-loop campground features more than 60 sites dotted with Mesquite trees and other desert flora. Sites vary in size, with the smallest accommodating rigs of up to 35 feet and the largest capable of hosting RV rentals of up to 60 feet. All sites offer plenty of room for pull out units and sunshades. You'll also have a private picnic table and fire ring – perfect for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. There's a maximum stay of 14 consecutive days, so why not plan an extended getaway to Kartchner Caverns State Park? Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash.

All motorhome camping sites feature electric hook-ups and drinking water. Back-in sites offer 20- and 30-amp electric service, while 12 pull-through sites provide 50-amp service. You'll enjoy access to modern bathroom blocks with flush toilets, hot showers, and dishwashing sinks. There's also a dump station for RVs. Three designated accessible sites feature paved paths, easy access to the restrooms, and wheelchair-accessible tables. Secure your spot by making reservations online or calling the Arizona State Parks Reservations Desk.

Exploring the Area

Camping at Kartchner Caverns State Park puts you in the heart of Cochise County, a magnetic corner of Arizona where you can discover ghost towns, Native American hideouts, and lashings of Old West history. Step back in time at The OK Corral in Tombstone, the site where the notorious gunfight between the Earps and Clanton-McLaurys gangs unfolded in 1881. In the historic town of Bisbee, you can relive Arizona's mining boom on the Brewery Gulch strip.

If you want to stretch your legs, hiking trails wind through the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area and showcase the lush desert riparian ecosystem. High elevation and cooler temperatures also make Cochise County a haven for bird life. In fact, the Coronado National Forest alone is home to more than 400 species. Bring your binoculars and tick off species like sandhill cranes, falcons, buff-collared nightjars, elegant trogons and rufous hummingbirds.

From boutique vineyards and craft breweries to emerald-green golf courses, Cochise County has emerged as one of the top lifestyle destinations in Arizona. Sip your way through almost a dozen vineyards and tasting rooms or tee off at championship courses with stunning views of the mountains and desert. Need to stock up on supplies? A nine-mile drive north, Benson is the closest major town and offers gas stations, grocery stores, and other motorhome camping essentials. Tucson is less than an hour's drive away and is a great place to pick up an RV rental near Kartchner Caverns State Park.

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