Colossal Cave 128 mi
A dry cave about 15 minutes southeast of Tucson at a steady 70°F, with a classic walking tour and ladder and wild tours for the adventurous.
Vail, AZ, 70°F inside, from $24
Caves near Phoenix, AZ
4 show caves with public tours within 250 miles of Phoenix. The closest is Colossal Cave, about 128 miles away.
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Phoenix; driving takes longer. Tour details checked 2026-10-22 against each cave's own site.
Kartchner Caverns 150 mi
An Arizona state park cave seen only on guided cave tours, which are ticketed separately; booking a tour waives the park entry fee.
Arizona, 70°F inside, from $30.00
Grand Canyon Caverns 158 mi
A cavern near Peach Springs, Arizona where an elevator takes you 200 feet underground; the short tour route is fully wheelchair accessible.
Peach Springs, AZ, from $25.95
Mitchell Caverns 222 mi
Caves in California's Providence Mountains State Recreation Area, seen on a 2-hour guided tour that includes a vigorous 1.5-mile round-trip hike; closed in July and August.
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area, CA, from $20