Kartchner Caverns Address, Map and Directions

If you love caverns, the place in Tucson right for you must be Kartchner Caverns, the newest state park in Arizona. Rated as one of top 10 most beautiful caves throughout the world, this park is really an awesome wonderland of the still-growing stalactites and stalagmites, which not only grow down from the ceiling, but also up from the ground. Kartchner Caverns offers a rare look at the caves with unspoiled features and colorful formations, welcoming visitors year-round with two types of guided tours-Rotunda/Throne Room Tour and Big Room Tour.

Kartchner Caverns Home Page

http://www.pr.state.az.us/parks/KACA/

This 13000 limestone cave was discovered by two young explorers in 1974, and for a better conservation and protection of this natural landmark, a dedicated state park was created in 1988. As a wet, beautiful living cave with such a storied history of discovery, Kartchner Caverns draws numerous visitors each year and a visit to this stunning cave has become a tradition in Tucson. If you have planned a trip to the city, do make time for an underground exploration in Kartchner Caverns.

For the sake of your convenience, we will pack you with an informative guide on the park's location, direction and more. Have a check and turn your trip into a hassle-free one.

Kartchner Caverns State Park is located 9 miles south of Benson town and about 4.9 miles southeast from Tucson. Interstate 10 runs 9 miles nearby and AZ-90 stretches in front of the park entrance. In addition, the international border between the United States and Mexico stands about 65 miles away. The official address of this natural wonder is:

Kartchner Caverns State Park

2980 S Hwy 90

Benson, AZ 85602

Following is Kartchner Caverns State Park's location on Google Maps. You can take advantage of this map to pave your way, or use MapQuest to find the park by yourself.

Kartchner Caverns Locator Map

http://azstateparks.com/Parks/KACA/map.html

MapQuest

http://www.mapquest.com/

Would you like to drive your way to the park and admire the landscaped views throughout the journey? Actually, Kartchner Caverns is very easy to navigate by vehicles, for the fact that I-10 and AZ-90 just run nearby, putting the park in a very convenient transportation network. You can enter the following numbers into your GPS device and get the driving directions directly.

Longitude: W 110 20.621

Latitude: N 31 50.134

If you have no GPS device, you can refer to the website below. Open this website and enter your starting location in the "From" blank space, or the full mailing address or the zip code. Choose the language you use, and then click "Get Directions." Finally you will get a step-by-step direction guide to Kartchner Caverns State Park.

Driving Directions

http://www.pr.state.az.us/parks/KACA/map_driving.html

For the sake of your convenience, we have listed the directions to the park from Tucson, including Flowing Wells, Casas Adobes, South Tucson and Davis-Mountain AFB:

- Take I-10 E and head east

- Take the AZ-90 S exit / Exit 302 towards Huachuca City / Sierra Vista

- Turn right onto AZ-90 S

- Proceed on AZ-90 S and the park's entrance is on your right side

If you have any question about the park's location and directions, please contact Kartchner Caverns at (520) 586-4100.