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Outdoors and Sports Gap Caverns in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

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  • Address
    Rt. 58
    Ewing, VA 24248
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    804-248-2817
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    Ewing
    Locality
    Lee
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Explore a hidden world found underground- inside the mountains! It is a world of darkness, with fantastic dripstone formations and strange animals who have adapted to the cave environment.

There are no entrance fees at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. There are fees for camping, guided tours, and other amenities in the park.

Gap Cave Tours: Join park rangers on an exciting two-hour adventure exploring this majestic underground cathedral. During the 1.5 mile tour, you'll walk along the historic Wilderness Road to the cave entrance, then through five levels of the cave via 183 steps.

Adults - $8.00
Seniors with Golden Age Passports - $4.00
Children ages 5-12 - $4.00
No children under the age of 5. 

All tours meet at the Daniel Boone parking area. Tickets must be purchased at least 15 minutes in advance.

Tour has limited capacity. Reservations are recommended and can be made up to one month in advance by calling (606)248-2817.

 

 

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  • Adults $8; Child $4

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Southwest Virginia - Heart of Appalachia

Last Updated: 12/03/2020

What's Nearby

  • Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
    Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
    Rt 58
    Ewing, VA 24248
    1.2 MI
  • Cumberland Gap National Park Campground
    Cumberland Gap National Park Campground
    Rt. 58
    Ewing, VA 24248
    1.94 MI
  • Wilderness Road State Park and Historic Martin's Station
    Wilderness Road State Park and Historic Martin's Station
    8051 Wilderness Road
    Ewing, VA 24248
    2.23 MI
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    91 Bartlett Park Road
    , VA 40965
    2.85 MI
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    White Rocks
    US 25E South
    , VA 40965
    3.37 MI

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