The Cave Guide

Caves in Arizona

3 caves in Arizona run public tours. Here is what each one is like and how to visit.

Updated 2026-10-22. 3 of 3 checked in full against official sources.

Kartchner Caverns1Colossal Cave2Grand Canyon Caverns3

Kartchner Caverns

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

Colossal Cave

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

Arizona caves side by side

CaveInsideAdult ticketRun by
Kartchner Caverns70°F$30.00State park
Colossal Cave70°F$24Privately operated
Grand Canyon Cavernsnot yet checked$25.95Privately operated

Questions people ask

How many caves can you tour in Arizona?

3 show caves run public tours. We leave out wild caves that are closed, gated or need a permit.

What should you wear in a cave?

Closed shoes with grip, because paths are often wet. Most caves stay between the high 40s and low 70s °F all year, so a light layer is enough.

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