Park Activities Allow at least three hours for the entire park experience, which includes the cave tour, the Discovery Video, walk through the visitor center exhibits, gift shop and enjoyment of the outdoor scenery. Cave Tour Reservations are strongly recommended. All cave tours are guided by a Park Interpreter through the Throne and Rotunda Rooms. The complete cave tour will last approximately 70 minutes. The 23,000 square foot Discovery Center explains many aspects about the cave, including geology, the bat population, and paleontology.
Interactive exhibits help explain the discovery of the cave and how formations develop.
A multi-screen video introduces the visitor to the two cave discoverers' underground journey into Kartchner Caverns. Gift shop Regional displays highlight nearby State Parks and other attractions. Dump station is available. There are also restrooms with showers and flush toilets. A comprehensive variety of hot and cold vending machine items are located next to the Discovery Center.