Bat Cave Cafe in Benson

This is a byway worth taking! Breathtaking beauty above and below ground. It’s easy to see why it ranks high on the list. My moccasins from there lasted five years of hard wear. We will definitely be return customers!!! Five stars!

This is a very clean, well maintained park. We stayed 4 days. Cave tours reservations fill up early in the day. We didn't get a tour but there are very nice trails to explore. Park is close to Benson and Tombstone as well so it makes a good base for day trips.

Absolutely one of the most amazing places I've ever been too. I love how the staff and founders of the cavern are working hard yo preserve this cavern for year to come. My escort Alice was amazing. She attended myself and my service dog with so much kindness and professionalism. It was a pleasure to know her for such a brief time.The guides and all staff were friendly and very informative. I will pass on to my friends my exciting day at Kartchner Caverns

Awesome caves with great guides. Kudos to everyone who had the foresight to protect this place and make sure the tours are not destructiveBoth tours are good and wheelchair accessible. The big room tour offered better decorations typically but the rotunda and throne had a few really amazing ones

It's a nice natural experience, but make sure you call ahead before driving there. There's a lot that their website doesn't give you info on. You can't really go into the cave without paying for the tour (after entrance to the park) and when we got there we were told that kids under 10 were not permitted inside. They do brag about being one of the easiest wheel-chair accessible parks ever built however. I lived in the area and knew about the caves before the state park was built and found their history video a little over exaggerated but understand their need to make it sound the best to sell the idea for public affection.

Great caves! Interesting story of discovery and conservation. Unique cave with wonderful formations. Nice hikes, good views and not strenuous. Also good facilities.

Over the top, greatly exceeded our expectations. Professional. Well run. Knowledgeable and friendly guides. Food at cafe was EXCELLENT!

This is a nice, modern park. Not only are the caverns amazing, but the staff, facilities, and educational resources are top notch. Furthermore, they do an exceptional job of shuttling a large number of people through on a timely schedule, while not making it feel crowded; the groups are Not on top of one another. The level of organization reminded me of Disney, or some other experienced operator of attractions. Kudos for all the great work done here.

Had an awesome experience! Park ranger Ben was a fantastic element all by himself before we even went underground. Once we got down into the cave it just gets better and more wonderful, it's so beautiful you just hav to come see it for yourself. Scratch it off the bucket list for Sure.

We did the 12:45 Big Room tour today. Although I did not catch his name, our tour guide was amazing. He explained so much to us and took the time to answer questions that we had. He was very patient and polite while interacting with our five younger children and we could tell that he is as dedicated to preserving this beautiful cave as the two men who found it so many years ago. Love this place, appreciate all that has been done to keep it spectacular and we look forward to coming again in the future to enjoy its beauty.

Caverns are great! Hiking above ground is also great but Foothills trail is under rated. Shown as green (easy) but should be classified as intermediate since it has several technical sections and some steep sections.

Beautifully preserved cave system. The formations in this cave are amazing! Worth the trip from Tucson or even Phoenix. Make reservations well in advance of your trip as they do sell out.

Amazing Tour of these Amazing Caverns!!! Beautiful and strange sights here, a marvelous wonder for sure, everyone should see these caves!!! Ben, was our guide and he was fantastic! knowledgeable well spoken and light hearted! You can tell he loves what he does!!! Go see this place you won’t be disappointed!!!One more thing this park was impeccably kept up, and well organized! It even had a “Bat Cave Cafe”

Took a tour of The Big Room today and was very impressed with how preseved it is. Definitely worth checking it out if it's something you like to do. Will definitely be back to do their other tour

It was ok, too many rules, too much being hurdled through and not enough exploring. Cant take pictures, cant touch anything, "exploration center," is kinda lame and cheesy. The grounds are nicely done and the Caverns ARE cool to see, but I might as well have watched a National Geographic show about it. You are led around and shown what they want to show you. Plus, you're on a timeline, which is kinda lame and pushes you past things you might be interested to the next talking point.

I love how the rangers strive to protect this cave system because it's a living cave. Really beautiful. If your expecting something as large as Carlsbad this is not the cave to see but it's well worth the trip. You can't bring anything into the cave including your phone and if your wearing a jacket they even instruct how to roll it up in a way that produces less lint.

This park is a must see. From the outside not much going on but once in the cave system things get exciting quickly. This park is well built with easy access and a easy pace so no one feels rushed while enjoying all these to see.

Very friendly. Loved the conservation of the cave. Beautiful light show at the end! Kids had fun becoming junior rangers! Good job Ranger Ben!

Spectacular formations in a well-preserved cave. It's just incredible to see what God put under those ordinary-looking hills! Great visitor center and awesome tour of the caves. Been there three times and we'll be back.

An amazing experience! Ranger Ben was the best guide we have had in all of our visits. This is a must see for residents and guests.

A great AZ State Park. The tour guides are very knowledgeable, and the cavern is awesome! Be sure to make reservations early, the tours fill up fast. The Discovery Center has lots of interesting information, and kids will love it.

Never camped outside the midwest till here. The camp grounds had very helpful camp hosts, the ground were extremely clean. The tour of the caverns was a short walk.The cost of the caves was minimal and definitely worth it. The caves are a must and accommodate all. Wheel chairs etc. Very good experience. Make reservation ahead of time.

Small cavern. After seeing Carlsbad, Mammoth and others we were somewhat disappointed here. Only thing interesting was the soda straw formations. It is considered a "live" cavern so if you're into preserving sites like this, it would be good for you.

It's a perfect place and the guides who take you on the tour are knowledgeable and love the caves and their incredible beauty. You can't leave Kartchner Caverns and not feel some of that love yourself for this southern Arizona gem! I've visited twice in 2 months.

It was a cool, cloudy March Sunday and perfect for a family outing to Kartchner Caverns State Park! We were surprised at how much warmer and more humid it is inside the cave. 71°F with 99% humidity! There are 2 different tours to choose from. We chose the Rotunda tour which was more accommodating to me (age 66) and my grandson (age 4.5). Our guide did a great job explaining the geologic history and discovery of the caverns. He also gave a nice tour inside. They are VERY careful with the preservation and care of this delicate ecosystem but gratefully aware of the patrons who pay to visit. No cameras nor phones nor drinks/food/gum allowed on the tour.There is a learning center, campground, and hummingbird migration garden as well as a gift shop and a burger cafe. We did not eat there.This state park is worth your time and entry fee.** Please LIKE my review, if it helps you!

So very cool! What a great state park! The museum and educational material is very and very interesting! Interactive and great for people of all ages!Our tour guide in the rotunda room/cavern was Jean! She was amazing! Very knowledgeable, great puns and interaction with everyone! She made sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves to the fullest. I overheard some of the other tour guides and they did not seem as lively or energetic as Jean was. If you do not want a monotone or mundane tour and you are planning on booking one, definitely ask for Jean! She is a volunteer there and just wonderful. My whole family loved her! There is also great hiking, a hummingbird garden and lots of other great things to see and experience while you are there!

Great place to see some crazy formations in a wet living cave. Park people are very friendly and knowledgeable. Dont get overdressed leave jackets, phones, cameras and sunglasses In a locker. No pics allowed in cavern. Get early to check out interactive displays.

If you enjoy geology, this is an amazing place to visit. Unlike many other caves and caverns in the US, this one is largely untouched and unspoiled. The tours are on wheelchair accessible paths and the environment in the cave is as close as possible to its natural state so that the cave can continue to live and grow. See how a cave can develop over hundreds of thousands of years.

Good place to visit. Went into both caves, recommend doing the big room first then the other side. If you want something from the gift shop, buy early

No photos allowed inside cavern. It is beautiful and has a lovely cactus garden. The atmosphere in the cavern is regulated so it can continue living.

Kartchner Caverns is a great place The government has invested a lot of money in making it accessible for many people. it's pretty neat that you get a trolley ride up to the entrance go through a double set of doors that seal off the environment outside from the environment inside. Then you get sprayed down by a fine mist to bring the moisture level to a level that when you enter you don't take moisture out with you. We had a great tour of the first cavern and the music and light show was very relaxing. It was especially exciting reliving when the explorers first enter the cage and walk through the mud that was in the bottom of the cage and their tracks are still there today. Definitely a great place to go and investigate.

Obviously kids younger than myself (15 years of age) would probably find it not as amusing, but it was amazing. The lengths that people took to preserve this beautiful spectacle is worthy of so much respect. This is a fantastic place and i recommend coming here with or without company, because in the end you'll want to eventually come back.

The tour was very informative and very interactive. It starts at the discovery center where they explain how and when the caverns were discovered. If you're planning to visit those caverns, make sure you go between October and April. The caverns are closed during the rest of the year because it's a nursery roost for the bats. The caverns are actually warm and humid so no need for a jacket.

Fantastic tour in a highly accessible and we'll preserved cave. Absolutely worth the stop. Park ranger Ben was absolutely one of the best tour guides I have ever experienced. He put in a lot of effort to make the trip fun and educational.

Well worth the tour price. I was very impressed how well laid out the pathway was and how conscious they are about preserving the State treasure. A must see in AZ.

Amazing state park. One of the best we have visited. Stayed in an RV site, well spaced, clean and friendly hosts. Shower bath facilities are clean and up to date. Other facilities, visitor's center, picnic areas, trails and cave tours are top notch. Well worth a visit.

Hiked the Guindani Loop Trail. Amazing views. Go counterclockwise for the best valley views coming down. Four miles. Moderate hike. Beautiful. Definitely recommend this trail. Kept very clean, no trash anywhere.

Amazing experience for adults and kids. Our tour guide was awesome with my students... Great educational place to visit.

This is a beautiful living cave. Two yours available. Both are outstanding. The cave is handicap accessible but only the Great Room is manually wheelchair accessible. Power chairs are accommodated. Fully handicap accessible bathrooms and a Family bathroom available. Overall it's an awesome experience.

This is a wonderful park with a variety of activities, including lots of outdoor space, a really nice museum, and, of course, the caves. The cave tours seem to sell out quick as they try to limit the number of people going in, so best to place a reservation ahead of time. The caves themselves are gorgeous. While the big room requires participants to be 7 years old, the rotunda/throne room tour caters to all ages. The formations are as beautiful and stunning as they are delicate, and the tour guides are very knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

This place is great. We stayed here in our Motorhome. You park in your space and the camp host comes by later to check you in. The sites are clean and spacious. The cave tour is really cool but make sure you reserve it on line before you get there. They limit the amount of people on each tour. They recommend showing up 30 min before your tour but that wasn’t necessary. You check in, get your tickets and then meet outside at your tour time. They don’t let you bring food, water or phones with you. They don’t search you but FYI.

This was an incredible tour. They take great care to ensure the interior is not contaminated in any way. The tour guide was exceptional and very informative. There were structures that I have never seen or heard of before. Well worth the time and energy to get there.

This is my third visit to the caverns. The guides are very knowledgeable. I always thought sloths lived in a forestry area but evidence they were here in Arizona too. Pretty neat place to check out.

A must see! No pictures due to the park rules. Ranger Ben, our tour guide, was fantastic and very knowledgeable. The tour was informative and gorgeous. Definitely sparked my interest in spalunking (is that the correct spelling? 👷‍♀️)

Ranger Ben was outstanding in his leading the 9:15 am morning tour yesterday! His knowledge and conveyance of such was quite impressive, and his wit and personable style made the tour exceptional. Well done, Ben!Additionally, I inquired about the "photographer tour" and its lofty price, and it was something on which even he agreed with me. I would have loved to be able to shoot some photos of the caverns, but the price of that tour was way too much for the average person to afford. Maybe it will be adjusted in the future.Otherwise, a great place to check out nature's ever-amazing creations for a few hours of cave exploring!

The facilities here are very high quality: the visitor center is small but nice, and the group camping area surprised us with how good it was. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the occasional events (like star parties) add to the options of things to do. The main thing you're here to see, though, is the cave, and words simply can't capture how amazing that is. This raises the bar for a state park; I'd say this is a national-park-level development.

The tour was fabulous. Some many incredible sights. Its a living cave and the scenery was amazing. Mike was a great tour guide. I highly recommend it. We did the Rotunda and Throne room. Its quite warm and humid, feels like you're in the tropics when you first go in, but then cool a bit. Not uncomfortable.

I traveled here from Sweden. And it was worth the trip! Visited the cave with my 10y old daughter who enjoyed it a lot. Breathtaking huge formations at the inner part of the cave (at least the inner parts that are open to public). But also many different examples of formations that are displayed excellently. Very well organized, easy to access for anybody, (including disabled throughout the cave i'd say) and an exciting story behind its discovery. You don't need to be interested in caves to appreciate this place. Well worth making a detour to.

I’m so happy that I finally came here after all my years in Arizona. The tour was very informational and cool. And I love that they try to be inclusive and accessible to disabled community.

Amazing tour! The park is really nice and clean. The guides are very informative of the tour We will definitely come back and do the other tours.