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Kartchner Caverns

Arizona State Parks

🏕️ CampgroundTucson / Southern AZArizona
Kartchner Caverns
🟢 28 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12
1 of the last 203 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 32m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 15 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Kartchner Caverns in Arizona has 28 open booking windows on the Arizona State Parks site right now, the soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook — pick dates there →sites Lower Loop 35, Upper Loop 21
Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Lower Loop 36
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook — pick dates there →👥 3 in a row, 25–27 next to each othersites Lower Loop 38, 40, 41, 43, 46, 50, 58, 60, Upper Loop 03, 05, 14, 15, 18, 25, 26, 27, 31, 33, 34
Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Lower Loop 37, Upper Loop 01, 04
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook — pick dates there →👥 48 & 49 next to each othersites Lower Loop 48, 49, 51, 53, Upper Loop 09, 11, 29
Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Lower Loop 57, 59
Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Upper Loop 07, 23, 30
Thu Oct 15 – Sat Oct 172 nightsbook — pick dates there →🆕 just openedopened 32m agosites Lower Loop 44
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 20.8 mi away (straight line).

⚡ ChargePoint20.8 midirections →
🔌 Charging station9.5 midirections →
🔌 Tesla Destination Charger18.2 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 50 openings at Kartchner Caverns over the last 30 days, on 31 separate days, most of them for stays 5–31 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~482 mi from LA

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Kartchner Caverns FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Kartchner Caverns?

Kartchner Caverns in Arizona takes campsite reservations through the Arizona State Parks site. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Kartchner Caverns when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Kartchner Caverns often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Kartchner Caverns?

CampSage's scans caught 50 openings at Kartchner Caverns over the last 30 days, on 31 separate days, most of them for stays 5–31 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Where is Kartchner Caverns located?

Kartchner Caverns is located in Tucson / Southern AZ, Arizona. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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