Laurel Caverns

CAVING TRIPS Please note: these activities requires a release form.

Upper Caving Release Form Lower Caving Release Form

LOWER CAVING (For ages 12 and up)

The staff directed caving trip permits the visitor to see over two miles of cave covering both the undeveloped cave and the lighted portion. The trip takes about three hours. Most of the passages are between ten and forty feet high. It is suggested that children under twelve years of age take the Family Tour or the Upper Caving Tour and strongly suggested that the physically challenged carefully consider the strenuous and challenging nature of the cave. On this exploring adventure there is much climbing up and over rocks. Injuries can occur from this kind of climbing and participants must sign a release form. Those under 18 years of age, not associated with a recognized organization, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No one under the age of 12 is admitted.

Each caving participant must bring at least two good sources of light. Also, each must wear long pants, a long sleeved shirt, and shoes with good tread and ankle support. Laurel Caverns will supply the hard hats. The cave temperature is 52 degrees.

For 2008 there are two open registrations, (no minimum and no reservations needed) Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) beginning March 8th and daily Memorial Day through Labor Day. The departure times are 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. After Labor Day open registration will be Saturdays and Sundays for the rest of the season.

Caving participants: $22.00 each

Group Caving

For groups of six or more, a private exploring tour, departing at either 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM on any day Laurel Caverns is open is now available. Confirmed advance arrangements and a $114.00 deposit are required. No one under the age of 12 is admitted and participants under 18 years of age, not associated with a recognized organization, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Participants must sign a release form. Click here to get your caving release form.

To make a reservation please call 1-800-515-4150.

Only $19.00 per person

UPPER CAVING TOUR (For ages 9 and up) RESERVATIONS ONLY

When you take the Upper Caving Tour you will see all of the developed parts of the cave. You will go through a labyrinth of unlit cave passages, which will include two of our largest rooms in the undeveloped area. Time permitting, you will visit the newly discovered areas of Laurel Caverns. It is required that children under nine(9) years of age take only the family tour and strongly suggested that the physically challenged carefully consider the strenuous and challenging nature of the cave. On this exploring adventure there is much climbing up and over rocks. Injuries can occur from this kind of climbing and participants must sign a release form. Participants under 18 years of age, not associated with a recognized organization, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No one under the age of 9 is admitted.

*VERY IMPORTANT* Each caving participant must bring at least two good sources of light. Also, each must wear long pants, a long sleeved shirt, and shoes with good tread and ankle support. Laurel Caverns will supply the hard hats. The cave temperature is 52 degrees.

Group Caving (Only $16.00 per Person)

No one under the age of 9 is admitted and participants under 18 years of age, not associated with a recognized organization, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Participants must sign a release form. Click here to get your caving release form.

Please bring entire form with you.

To make a reservation please call 1-800-515-4150.