Kartchner Caverns State Park
2980 AZ-90, Benson, AZ 85602
550 acres · 4.2 miles of trails
Benson's Kartchner Caverns State Park showcases world-class limestone caves. Leashed dogs use shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans outside buildings only. Caverns prohibit pets entirely.
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- Park
- Kartchner Caverns State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Benson, Arizona
- Coordinates
- 31.8367, -110.3489
- Size
- 550 acres
- Trail miles
- 4.2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 550 acres of room
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Dog policy
World-class limestone cave state park. Leashed dogs welcome outside buildings — NOT inside caves.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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