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Colossal Cave Mountain Park
This beautiful desert refuge has sheltered people for over a thousand years. It has been home, shrine, hideout, challenging workplace, exciting playground, tranquil retreat.
Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the 2,000-acre Park showcases crystal-filled Colossal Cave and historic La Posta Quemada Ranch, a working ranch for over 120 years.
Spend the day: take a Cave tour, browse in the historical museum, relax in the wooded picnic areas, hike, saddle up for a trail ride, sluice for gemstones‹and explore our two charming Southwestern gift shops. Open daily. Just 16 miles southeast of Tucson on Old Spanish Trail.
To get there, take I-10 east from Tucson to exit 279 (the Vail Exit), turn north, and follow the signs for about 7 miles.
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The Basics |
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Location: |
In the town of Vail 18 miles southeast of Tucson |

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| Hours: |
Summer hours : 8 am - 5 pm (March 16 - September 15) Winter hours : 9 am - 5 pm (September 16 - March 15) |
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Open year round |
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Park Admission - $5 per car up to 6 people extras $1 each
Cave Tours No reservations required Adults: $8.50 Children 6-12: $5.00 5 and under: Free |
| Address: |
16721 E. Old Spanish Trail
Vail, AZ 85641
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520-647-7275 |
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Directions |
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Take I-10 east from Tucson to exit 279 (the Vail Exit), turn north, and follow the signs for about 7 miles.
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Guides & Outfitters |
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WANT A TASTE OF THE OLD WEST? Experience the Old West from the back of an Ol’ Cow Pony. Mosey along the trail through lush, Mesquite groves, majestic Saguaro cactus and winding, rugged washes. Wander through the mystical vistas where the ancient Hohokam once occupied the red, rocky lands. |
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