Kartchner Caverns with dog?

You know your dog better than any of us........

Ask the dog.

I don't see why there would be a problem. The dog will be safe, in a climate controlled area and will sleep. (Hopefully not barking)
You may want to contact management at the caverns to make sure there isn't a local ordinance addressing the issue.
I'd do it and not worry about it.

You aren't allowed to leave your pet outside unattended, but there's no rule against leaving your pet in the trailer. The last time I stayed there someone a few spaces down left 2 dogs in their toyhauler who barked & whined most of the day. The park ranger drove by a few times and didn't seem to be worried about it. If your dog doesn't bark it won't be a problem at all.

We routinely leave our two dogs in our TH while we sight-see or go for motorcycle rides, sometimes for up to 8 hours. Our dogs grew up this way and take it in stride.

Here are the 'official' regulations:

http://azstateparks.com/Parks/KACA/facilities.html

Every place has different regulations. It's best to check them out.

From the Park Policy-"...Pets should not be left unattended in vehicles in the parking lot ..."
In spite of other opinions!!

cruiserjs wrote:
From the Park Policy-"...Pets should not be left unattended in vehicles in the parking lot ..."
In spite of other opinions!!

Parking lot is one thing, in the campground it is allowed.

May have to stay in the Kartchner CG instead of going back to Tucson or just go on to Carlsbad instead. Been there once 5 years ago and saw the bats leaving.

Kartchner has a beautiful campground in a pretty setting. Their tours are very professional and the cave lighting exceptional. This is a living cave - still growing, and altogether different from Carlsbad. It also has a very interesting discovery story. We volunteered there. :)