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Grand Canyon Caverns

The Grand Canyon Caverns (Havasupai: Ŧathiil Ñwaʼa or Ŧathiil Ñhaʼa, 35°31′44″N 113°13′54″W) are located a few miles east of Peach Springs, Arizona and lie 210 feet (64 m) below ground level. Pleasant highs of 74–79°F mark the mildest months, May and October.

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Where
11 mi east of Peach Springs
1 place to stay in Peach Springs
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In brief

A cave, 11 mi east of Peach Springs

Plan where you’ll sleep

The nearest town with many places to stay is Seligman, 25 miles southeast. Where to stay ↓

Summers are hot

July highs run 94–94°, and about 63 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓

Best months: May and Oct

May and October are the mild months, with highs of 74–79°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.

When to go

Weather, month by month

Plan a visit to Grand Canyon Caverns around the weather below.

Jan54° / 28°
Feb56° / 30°
Mar63° / 34°
Apr70° / 39°
May79° / 46°
Jun90° / 55°
Jul94° / 63°
Aug92° / 61°
Sep86° / 54°
Oct74° / 43°
Nov62° / 33°
Dec52° / 27°
Typical highs and lows in Peach Springs. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Peach Springs. Peach Springs’s full climate →
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Grand Canyon Caverns

The Grand Canyon Caverns (Havasupai: Ŧathiil Ñwaʼa or Ŧathiil Ñhaʼa, 35°31′44″N 113°13′54″W) are located a few miles east of Peach Springs, Arizona and lie 210 feet (64 m) below ground level. They are among the largest dry caverns in the United States. Because of the lack of water, stalagmites and stalactites are rare in the caverns.

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Where to stay

Staying near Grand Canyon Caverns

Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Seligman (12).

Grand Canyon CavernsSeligman12Peach Springs1Truxton110 mi
Grand Canyon Caverns12Places to stay in town
40 min drive

Seligman

12 places to stay · 4 hotels · 6 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground

The closest town with somewhere to stay.

549 people

25 mi southeast of Grand Canyon Caverns

15 min drive

Peach Springs

1 place to stay · 1 lodge or cabins

1,234 people

11 mi west of Grand Canyon Caverns

30 min drive

Truxton

1 place to stay · 1 RV park

134 people

19 mi west of Grand Canyon Caverns

Compare 3 towns
TownFrom Grand Canyon CavernsDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical home
Seligman25 mi southeast40 min12 4 hotels · 6 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground549$88K
Peach Springs11 mi west15 min1 1 lodge or cabins1,234$91K
Truxton19 mi west30 min1 1 RV park134$99K

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

GCNGrand Canyon National Park68 mi
PRCPrescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field76 mi
HIILake Havasu City92 mi
LASHarry Reid · major hub114 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Grand Canyon Caverns’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Pair Grand Canyon Caverns with these

You can reach each of these within 64 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Havasu Falls: Gonzo fan2007, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Grand Canyon Skywalk: Complexsimplellc at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5 · Grand Canyon Railway: Drew Jacksich from San Jose, CA, The Republic of California, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Toroweap Overlook: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Bonelli House: Rayc, CC BY-SA 3.0

Common questions

Questions about Grand Canyon Caverns

What town is Grand Canyon Caverns near?

Peach Springs, AZ, about 11 miles west.

When is the best time to visit Grand Canyon Caverns?

May and October, with highs of 74–79°.

What is the closest airport to Grand Canyon Caverns?

Grand Canyon National Park (GCN), about 68 miles away. The nearest big hub is Harry Reid (LAS), about 114 miles.

Where should I stay near Grand Canyon Caverns?

Seligman (25 mi, 12 places to stay).

From locals

Tips from people in Peach Springs

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.