Colossal Cave Mountain Park

07/12/2024

Have a peek at some of our menu items. There's much more! So be sure to plan on lunch here when you visit!

07/11/2024

Calling all adventurers! ‍

Ready to ditch the beaten path and delve deeper into Colossal Cave? Our Ladder Tour is no walk in the park (literally!). This 1.5-hour adventure takes you off the main trail, through tight squeezes and uneven terrain, for an up-close look at the cave's hidden wonders.

You'll need your sense of adventure and a head for heights, but the reward is an unforgettable experience that gets you right into the heart of this geologic marvel. Imagine scaling a fixed ladder to a secret chamber, squeezing through narrow passages, and feeling the cool, damp air whisper stories of the cave's ancient past.

Think you're up for the challenge?

Spaces are limited, so book your Ladder Tour adventure today at colossalcave.com.

📷 Bri Stiteler

07/10/2024

Nom, nom, nom. This tortoise is one of the pair in our tortoise habitat in the Butterfly Garden at our park!

Does our staff spoil Shelly and Cienega, the residents of our tortoise habitat? Maybe! They dine well on native plants that our staff glean from our park, as well as fresh veggies unavailable to their cousins out in the desert!

(We don't feed wildlife in our park; just the tortoises!)

Cave guide Dalton took this pic in 2022.

07/09/2024

"Regardless of whatever weather is happening outside - the cave is always a comfortable temperature. Where else can you go outdoors, get a good workout in a fascinating environment, and still be cool and comfortable?" - Bill Savary

Sign up for our next Wild Cave Tour this Friday, July 12 at 12:15 pm!

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07/08/2024

Why did Rachel visit us twice in one week? Read her fantastic review in its entirety:

I had the privilege to visit Colossal Cave twice in one week. My husband and I went on Tuesday with our boys (6 and 8) to do the classic cave tour and our guide was Noah. He was great! He did an amazing job explaining the importance of conservation in caves, pointed out the animals in the caves, and did not sugar coat the danger. Unfortunately, this did scare my youngest a bit, but he's easily frightened and he made it through the tour just fine! The way Noah explained and presented things really excited my oldest, who wasn't sure he was going to have any fun, and he was asking me at the end why the corridor was called the haunted corridor. I told him I didn't know, but we'd find out. After we finished I looked online and saw they had a Ladder tour open on Thursday, which was my birthday. I figured why not book it for my husband and I as a nice little nostalgic adventure. I had done it with Girl scouts 20 years ago and him with Boy Scouts. Us and two of our best friends snagged the last 4 spots and surprise surprise Noah was our guide again! At first he didn't recognize us, but my husband's name was particularly memorable and once I reminded him he laughed and remembered. He took us through an amazing Ladder Tour! We had a lot of fun hearing stories and seeing the other parts of the cave including the haunted corridor. My oldest was so excited for me to tell him about it when I got back. When Noah found out it was my birthday, he planned something special at the end, and my husband said he doesn't think he's seen me so happy before. Colossal Cave is worth a visit, multiple visits in fact. I had so much fun learning about the conservation efforts with my boys and having them ask questions. I love the ladder tour and it's just as great as I remembered from when I was younger. Noah was a phenomenal guide and told us about so much of the history of the park, both recent as well as from its earliest inhabitants. I would recommend it and it was well worth two trips in one week. Thank you for keeping something this adventurous and fun so open and accessible to the public.
Rachel

07/05/2024

The Prickly Pear Soft Serve Cone at our Terrace Café

The most-mentioned menu item in our reviews is our delicious house recipe Prickly Pear Soft Serve! Treat yourself and see what everyone is raving about!

07/04/2024

12 bat species have been recorded at Colossal Cave on and off during the year. Check out our bat page to learn which times of year the different bat species call Colossal Cave home: colossalcave.com/our-bats/

07/03/2024

Do you like a little excitement but would rather not do the climbing and crawling required on our Ladder Tour? 🙋 Book yourself on our Lights Out Tour. You'll take the same route as our Classic Tour, but with our cave lights turned off, and a hurricane lantern in your hand to light the way.

You'll see the cave as the early explorers might have seen it, and learn about its fascinating history, legends, geology, and cave formations. Plus, you might even spot some cave wildlife! 🦇

This is a unique and unforgettable experience that you won't want to miss.

Book your spot now for the next Lights Out Tour at 9 am on Saturday, July 6! Go to colossalcave.com now!

(No children under 8 years old allowed on the Lights Out tour.)

07/02/2024

Hey, we're kind of a big deal this year on Tripadvisor! Many thanks to all of you who take the time to write those glowing reviews! We're grateful to you, and happy that you've enjoyed our park and our commitment to hospitality excellence.

07/01/2024

Big monsoon storms at the Park in 2017. Whiteout waves of rain; even captured a bolt of lightning hitting one of our telephone poles (at 0:30). Our desert is loving the rain! Us too, how about you? ☔️ 🌵 ⛈️

06/30/2024

Would you like to know a bunch more about our Cave's history than our guides can tell you during the tour? Check out the history tab of our website colossalcave.com/history/. The Wild West section is...wild.

06/29/2024

06/28/2024

Do something WILD this month! We've opened up another Wild Cave Tour on Friday, July 12 at 12:15 pm.

This advanced cave tour is for our most adventurous guests. It's nearly three hours of full-blast down-and-dirty spelunking restricted to ages 16 and older.

Check it out and book your tour now at colossalcave.com.

06/27/2024

Besides swimming, how can you escape the summer heat and still be outside? Inside our cave, of course! It's 70° year-round.

Just for our Facebook folks: Use promo code SUMMER5F at checkout for $5 off Classic Cave Tour tickets for adults and children.

Don't miss out— book your tickets today! colossalcave.com

This summer's your chance to create unforgettable memories with your crew! Take a cool, adventurous underground journey through the wonders of Colossal Cave. It's the perfect escape from the heat, and an Arizona adventure you won't forget.

Good through August 29, 2024. Not valid with any other tour or discount.

06/26/2024

It's AND with this video from 2019!

06/25/2024

If you've been on our Classic Tour and aren't quite ready to level up to a more adventurous Ladder Tour or the Wild Cave Tour, give our "Lights Out! Lantern Cave Tour" a try! The next one happens on Saturday, June 29 at 9 am.

We turn off the lights in the cave and lend you a hurricane lamp to see the cave as the early explorers might have seen it.

It's 363 stair steps of history, legends, geology, cave formations, and sometimes some cave wildlife!

Book your Lights Out Tour now at colossalcave.com.

(Please note: Absolutely NO children under 8 years old allowed on this tour.)

06/24/2024

Our gift shop is the BEST! Whether you prefer to give classy or quirky or just fun gifts, or want a fun memento of your visit to southern Arizona, we've got unique items in our Cave Shop!

In this photo you can see a small selection of our classy items. We also have plushie bats and other desert critters, cave-inspired t-shirts/hoodies/hats, gems, fun socks, turquoise jewelry, and more.

Come out and browse in cool comfort with a beautiful view as a bonus!

06/23/2024

If you've previously done the classic tour, and are ready to level up, the Ladder Tour is for you!

You'll truly go SPELUNKING as you climb ladders, squeeze through narrow passages, scale obstacles, and scramble across rock bridges.

Book your tour now at colossalcave.com!



📷 Beth Wright

06/22/2024

How cool is this?! Our cave truly is unforgettable. How old were YOU the last time you visited Colossal Cave? Bring your kids/grandkids out to give them an experience they'll always remember, too!

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06/21/2024

On a hot summer day, our delicious Prickly Pear Soft Serve from our Terrace Café is the best (and yummiest) way to cool down! This soft-serve with a unique Southwest flavor is the most-mentioned menu item in our reviews.

06/20/2024

Happy ! It's a hot one today but 1) rain is in the forecast and 2) we have these photos from snowy days at our Park that might help us feel a bit cooler. Be safe out there with lots of water and shade, and remember that inside our Cave it's always 70°! Book yourself a tour at colossalcave.com and use promo code SUMMER5I for $5 off each ticket!

06/19/2024

Happy Juneteenth!

06/18/2024

You deserve a discount for surviving our summer heat!

Use promo code SUMMER5F at checkout for $5 off Classic Cave Tour tickets for adults and children.

This summer's your chance to create unforgettable memories with your crew! Take a cool, adventurous underground journey through the wonders of Colossal Cave.

It's the perfect escape from the heat, and an Arizona adventure you won't forget. Don't miss out— book your tickets today! colossalcave.com

Good through August 29, 2024. Not valid with any other tour or discount.

06/17/2024

Come check out our beautiful gift shop! We have one-of-a-kind items from classic to quirky, silly to sensational. Jewelry, pottery, shirts, socks, gems, food gifts, and SO much more. The shopping is worth the drive and you can have prickly pear ice cream afterward!

📷 by GM Tony

06/16/2024

This Tuesday and Wednesday, June 18 and 19, our cave, shop, and café will be closed while our parking lot is being resurfaced. We'll reopen as usual on Thursday morning...hope to see you soon!

06/15/2024

Turning teen-unethusiasm into total cave-thrill is no small feat but we are up for the challenge every time! We love hearing that Colossal Cave can surprise and delight explorers of all ages.

06/14/2024

On this weekend eve, remember that there's nothing like our delicious Prickly Pear Margarita on a hot day with a spectacular view of our Park from the shade of our terrace. Come out this weekend to relax and refresh yourself!

We have Prickly Pear Lemonade, too!

(souvenir glass sold separately)

06/13/2024

Our "Lights Out! Lantern Cave Tour" is coming up on Saturday, June 29 at 9 am!

We turn off the lights in the cave and provide you a hurricane lamp to see the cave as the early explorers might have seen it.

It's 363 stair steps of history, legends, geology, cave formations, and sometimes some cave wildlife!

Book your Lights Out Tour now at colossalcave.com.

(Please note: Absolutely NO children under 8 years old allowed on this tour.)

06/12/2024

Did you know that a group of coatis is called a band? 🐾❤️😍

Keep wildlife wild; do not feed, touch, or approach.

06/11/2024

Hey, when's the last time you explored Colossal Cave? Do it this summer with a discount!

Use promo code SUMMER5F at checkout for $5 off Classic Cave Tour tickets for adults and children! ️

This summer's your chance to create unforgettable memories with your crew! Take a cool, adventurous underground journey through the wonders of Colossal Cave.

It's the perfect escape from the heat, and an Arizona adventure you won't forget. Don't miss out— book your tickets today! colossalcave.com

Good through August 29, 2024. Not valid with any other tour or discount.