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
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.
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
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
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
| Cave | Inside | Adult ticket | Run by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartchner Caverns | 70°F | $30.00 | State park |
| Colossal Cave | 70°F | $24 | Privately operated |
| Grand Canyon Caverns | not yet checked | $25.95 | Privately operated |
3 show caves run public tours. We leave out wild caves that are closed, gated or need a permit.
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.