How do I get into the cave Cave-In-Rock?

How do I get into the cave Cave-In-Rock?

Turn south 22 miles on highway 1 to Cave-in-Rock State Park. From the south, take highway 90 from Marion, KY., and cross the Cave-in-Rock ferry and follow directional signs to the park entrance.

Is Cave-In-Rock Open?

Hours are daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call (618) 289-4545 or write Cave-In-Rock Restaurant and Lodging, Cave-In-Rock, IL 62919.

What is cave camping?

Cave Campground is in the Lassen National Forest north of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The campground has a prettier setting than Hat Creek Campground, 2 miles to the south. Cave Campground is across the highway from the access road to Subway Cave, a 1/3-mile long lava tube that makes an interesting adventure.

How much does Cave-In-Rock Ferry cost?

free
The ferry is free, operates from 6 AM to 9:45 PM and will hold up to 12 cars. It will also carry trucks up to 22 tons, motorcycles, bicycles and people. All at no charge.

Is it safe to camp in a cave?

Never cave alone Caves can be dangerous. Whether you’re just walking around or sleeping, unexpected things can and do happen all the time. You won’t have cell phone service so forget about calling rescue teams. The only people that can help are the people you’re with on this adventure.

What time does cave in rock close?

The Cave-In-Rock Ferry connects KY 91 with ILLINOIS Route 1 across the Ohio River between Crittenden County, KY, and Hardin County, IL. The ferry normally operates from 6:00 a.m. to 9:50 p.m. central time, 7 days a week. The ferry carries about 500 vehicles across the Ohio River in an average day.

Are underground caves cold or hot?

The temperature of a cave is usually close to the average annual temperature for the region where it’s located. For example, caves in Texas can be as warm as 70º F. Caves in Missouri might be between 55º F and 60º F. Caves in Wisconsin might be a chilly 50º F.

How deep is the Ohio River at Cave In Rock?

120 ft. deep
tall, 40 ft. wide, and 120 ft. deep) cave that sits on the banks of the Ohio River. The limestone cave holds mysterious and folklore stories of housing river pirates (such as the Mason gang, and Harpe Brothers).

How much does it cost to ride the ferry at Cave In Rock?

The ferry is free, underwritten by the Kentucky DOT. No reservation needed, just line up and wait for it. It runs about 15 minutes, perhaps a little longer, for the full trip across and back so the wait is not bad.

Can you make a fire inside a cave?

Never build a fire under a rock overhang or in a cave. The heat could cause the rock to expand, with sections cracking and breaking, and possibly falling down on you and your fire.