We just spent some time visiting the Tucson area and LOVED the campground in Kartchner Caverns State Park. 62 level sites (35ft - 60ft), several pull throughs, level, E/W, 30 & 50amp, dump station & showers. Very clean and fairly spaced out with vegetation/sm trees between sites and all throughout. There are 2 nice hiking trails in the park and picnic/group areas. Lots to do in the area. $25 per night.
The gates lock at 10p, but you can request an access card that will get you in/out at all hours.
We stayed in the campground several years ago and loved it. It is a beautiful desert campground. We actually had a road runner that daily visited our campsite looking for raw ground beef handouts. The camp hosts had a couple hummingbird feeders out and the hummingbirds were thick in that area.
NWescapee said
08:10 PM Nov 23, 2013
I was looking at this online and it looks great. Any feedback on data / cell phone connectivity? Just wondering if I could work from there!!
DebbieM said
11:48 PM Nov 23, 2013
Our cell phones, Verizon & AT&T had 4 bars.
--Debbie
NWescapee said
05:40 PM Jan 16, 2014
Just looking at more info on this park and planning a trip there in February. There appears to be 2 different cavern tours, any feedback on which one is better? Our time and entertainment budget probably won't be able to handle both of them.
TRAILERKING said
07:55 PM Jan 16, 2014
Great to have the awesome info and feedback. Makes an easier decision to go places when people give the detailed feedback.
DebbieM said
08:01 PM Jan 16, 2014
Hi Ruth,
I honestly couldn't choose between the two! We were there in Sept last year We did one, had a nice picnic lunch in between then did the other. We did have reservations in advance. It really is easy to do them both in one day. While you are walking, it is mostly flat-ish. I would have a very hard time picking one over the other. They are both incredible and I've been in several caverns. This is definitely a special place as they are living caverns. I've not been in anything like this. If you really can only do one, I'd ask at the help desk for their opinion. Will you be staying at their campground? It is also amazing! Here is a link to the tours: http://azstateparks.com/parks/kaca/tour_info.html and the campground: http://azstateparks.com/parks/kaca/facilities.html#Camping
We just spent some time visiting the Tucson area and LOVED the campground in Kartchner Caverns State Park. 62 level sites (35ft - 60ft), several pull throughs, level, E/W, 30 & 50amp, dump station & showers. Very clean and fairly spaced out with vegetation/sm trees between sites and all throughout. There are 2 nice hiking trails in the park and picnic/group areas. Lots to do in the area. $25 per night.
The gates lock at 10p, but you can request an access card that will get you in/out at all hours.
Campground Info: http://azstateparks.com/parks/kaca/facilities.html#Camping
--Debbie
Our cell phones, Verizon & AT&T had 4 bars.
--Debbie
Hi Ruth,
I honestly couldn't choose between the two! We were there in Sept last year We did one, had a nice picnic lunch in between then did the other. We did have reservations in advance. It really is easy to do them both in one day. While you are walking, it is mostly flat-ish. I would have a very hard time picking one over the other. They are both incredible and I've been in several caverns. This is definitely a special place as they are living caverns. I've not been in anything like this. If you really can only do one, I'd ask at the help desk for their opinion. Will you be staying at their campground? It is also amazing! Here is a link to the tours: http://azstateparks.com/parks/kaca/tour_info.html and the campground: http://azstateparks.com/parks/kaca/facilities.html#Camping
Have fun!!