Campground Upper Loop

Star4.45
119 reviews
Campground Upper Loop

Quick Facts

Price

$50 - $129/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

58 campsites

Season

Official page does n...

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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February 2026

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February 2026
Campground Upper Loop
$50.00 - $129.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Campsites: $50/night (includes water, electric, showers/restrooms, and dump station). Cabins: $129/night plus a $5 reservation fee and a refundable...
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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Provider
(520) 586-4100; Reservations Desk 1-877-MY-PARKS (1-877-697-2757)
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What Campers Say

4.45

Recommended

Based on 119 reviews

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"Reviews and park information are largely positive: visitors praise the cave tours and Discovery Center, and campers note a very clean, well‑maintained campground with paved sites, water and electric hookups, showers/restrooms and a dump station. Common negatives include strict no‑camera cave rules, warm/humid cave conditions for some visitors, and uneven or short sites in parts of the Upper Loop for larger RVs."

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Campground Map

Campground Upper Loop
No map location available
Driving directionsCampground is a two-loop development located off the park's main road past the Discovery Center on the southwest end of Kartchner Caverns State Park. Note: construction along Interstate 10 may affect travel times.
Access via Interstate 10; official page notes I-10 construction is affecting travel times with delays up to an hour (check ADOT updates).
Nearby places
Benson
Bisbee
Sierra Vista
Tombstone
Nearby supplies
Benson (nearest town mentioned for nearby attractions and services)

Best Time to Camp at Campground Upper Loop

The campground welcomes visitors year-round, with summer months (June through October) offering first-come, first-served availability for group and tent sites. Desert nights cool down beautifully even after warm days, making this a comfortable destination across all seasons.

Summer(Jun-Aug)
2.0 / 5

Arizona high‑desert summers tend to be hot; comfort reduced in summer months.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Milder fall temperatures and scenic desert make fall an attractive season.

Best
Spring(Mar-May)
4.0 / 5

Spring offers pleasant temps and likely the best desert visiting conditions.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
3.0 / 5

Mild winters likely comfortable, but no winter‑specific activities available.

Planning Tips
  • Operating Season: Official page does not list full seasonal closures for loops; group/tent camping may be reserved June through October on a first-come, first-served basis.

About Campground Upper Loop

Nestled at the southwest edge of Kartchner Caverns State Park, the Upper Loop campground offers modern convenience paired with desert beauty. Paved sites come equipped with water and electrical hookups, placing you just a short walk from world-renowned cave tours, the Discovery Center, and scenic trails that wind into the Whetstone Mountains.
Two-loop developed campground with back-in and pull-through sites, offering RV and tent camping and shared group areas. Cabins are available elsewhere in the park (separately reserved).
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Check-in
2:00 PM (campground)
Check-out
12:00 noon (campground)
Stay Limit
14-day stay limit

Amenities available

Showers
Potable water
Electricity hookups
Flush toilets
Dump station
Fire rings

Activities you can enjoy

Activities center on cave tours and park interpretation, with easy to moderate desert hiking and wildlife/ birdwatching opportunities near the campground and Discovery Center.
HikingThe cabins and campsites are close to hiking trails described as easy to moderate; the park invites visitors to hike into the desert backcountry from park trails and campground areas.
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Policies & Safety

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

Weather at Campground Upper Loop

Reviews

4.5
119 reviews
Recommended
Recommended
Campground Upper Loop is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviews and park information are largely positive: visitors praise the cave tours and Discovery Center, and campers note a very clean, well‑maintained campground with paved sites, water and electric hookups, showers/restrooms and a dump station. Common negatives include strict no‑camera cave rules, warm/humid cave conditions for some visitors, and uneven or short sites in parts of the Upper Loop for larger RVs.
Review Summaries
Based on 119 reviews

What Campers Love

Exceptional cave tours and an informative Discovery Center; clean, well‑maintained campground facilities; paved sites with water and electric hookups, picnic tables and fire rings; convenient...
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Based on 119 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Book cave tours in advance; choose Upper Loop sites carefully (web sources recommend longer/flatter perimeter sites) and bring leveling blocks for RVs; be aware the park entrance gate closes nightly...
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Based on 119 reviews

Camper Quotes

"The campground is beautiful and very clean."; "No cameras allowed. Great little tour of these caverns."
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Last updated February 17, 2026
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