Kartchner Caverns

Benson, Arizona · Campsite openings, cancellations & sold-out date alerts

State Parkssmall parkWatched around the clock

Weekend availability

Live from Arizona State Parks · checked Sep 19, 11:25 AM PT
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Limited
    1/3 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Limited
    2/3 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Limited
    2/3 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Limited
    2/3 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Limited
    2/3 campgrounds

Sold out for your dates? We'll tell you the second a site opens.

Cancellations at Kartchner Caverns get rebooked in minutes. We check Arizona State Parks around the clock and alert you before the crowd refreshes the page.

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How booked is Kartchner Caverns?

as of July 23

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Jan 2027. That changes fast at a state park. We check Kartchner Caverns around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Aug 8Open
Oct 24Open
Jan 9Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Aug 19Open
Nov 4Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 6 months ahead.

Park type

State Parks

small park

Online booking

Available on Arizona State Parks

Official state reservation system

Alert coverage

Checked around the clock

Openings, cancellations & new dates

Where Kartchner Caverns is

2980 South Arizona US Highway 90

Benson, AZ 85602

31.8368, -110.3527

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Getting a campsite at Kartchner Caverns

How do I get a campsite at Kartchner Caverns when it's sold out?

Cancellations happen constantly — the trick is being first to know. Set an alert for your dates and we'll watch Kartchner Caverns on Arizona State Parks around the clock, then notify you the moment a site opens. Alerts run on a Pro subscription ($9.99/mo, cancel anytime).

When do campsites usually open up at Kartchner Caverns?

Whenever someone cancels. Most reservation systems refund less the closer you get to arrival, so cancellations cluster in the days before a stay — but the openings themselves are unpredictable, which is exactly why watching for them beats refreshing the page.

Where do I book a campsite at Kartchner Caverns?

Reservations for Kartchner Caverns are made on Arizona State Parks, the official booking system for Arizona State Parks. GetParkAlerts is independent — we tell you when a site opens; you book it directly on the official site.

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