Cathedral Caverns State Park

One of my favorite caverns I’ve been to so far. Not claustrophobic at all; very wide walking space. Multiple rooms and some are over 12 stories high. Guided tour and very informative/educational. Little chilly/light sweater. Easy walk but can get slippery. Can stay as long as you want after the tour is done. Here’s a few of my favorite photos of the cavern.

Such a cool place! Definitely worth checking out and great for the whole family. We loved our time here and enjoyed doing something fun and different on a cold wintery day. The caverns stay at a mildly warm temperature all year long so it makes for a great activity to do winter or summer, or anything in between. Our tour guide was really knowledgeable and had some great jokes too. Would definitely recommend! How cool to know one of the largest stalagmites in the world is right here in Alabama!

If you are planning on visiting, I HIGHLY recommend making your reservations (purchasing your ticket(s)) ahead of time. They sell out quickly! The cave can only be explored with the tour.
It is beautiful! SO stunning, we loved it! Have your camera ready.
We wore layers and got pretty warm, as there were steep inclines and declines. Make sure to wear shoes with a good grip, as it's also pretty wet in some spots. Also a good idea to use the washroom prior to your tour.
The grounds are beautiful, enjoy!

The cave is huge! And absolutely gorgeous! Our guide Jaden was incredible and really funny. 10/10 would recommend. The fog from the morning rain made the places look straight out of a fairy tale or a dream!

I would highly recommend this cave to all. I am a caver; so I don't normally go on commercial cave tours. I got the opportunity to see Cathedral Caverns and it was fabulous! I was with several other cavers and we all were very much impressed with the cave. Big rooms with gorgeous formations! The tour guide (sorry I didn't catch his name) was funny and knowledgeable. He had a tough crowd of cavers and cave researchers. 😉

What better way to spend a hot summer day then to go to Cathedral Caverns where are the cave is 60° year-round. We had a great time on the tour of the cave and soul, lots of stalagmite and stalactite formations. Great photo opportunities at every turn! I would suggest bringing a light jacket if you’re cold natured. Our guide was friendly and full of funny cave jokes! 😂 the history of the cave was interesting as well. This is certainly a place that you need to take the family at least once. It was definitely worth the trip. We had planned on hiking on some of the mini trails that are in the state park but it we got rained out. The gift shop was very nice and the restrooms very clean. Hope you enjoy our pictures.!

We visited in April of 2023 and just last night were still talking of how amazing this place was. I believe one of my favorites that we've visited. Truly amazing and beautiful. So worth it although it was affordable. I definitely recommend making the trip. Wasn't far from Lake Guntersville State Park. Glorious experience inside the cave!

Cathedral Caverns is a MUST SEE place!!! It is absolutely stunning and so much fun. I caught myself just staring in awe multiple times at how amazing the formations around me were.
Our tour guide, Heather, was fabulous! Our group was her first tour group and she did an outstanding job, even tossing in some humor here and there mixed in with her knowledge of the cave’s history. I recommend a trip here, you certainly won’t regret it! :-)

We had an incredible experience on 09/30/2023. One of the most spectacular places I have ever been. I highly recommend coming here. The tour guide was incredible, the walkways were very convenient, temperature was very cool, I recommend a light jacket.

I’m not sure why this place is not highly advertised, we just stumbled on this place.

Blessings,

Ryan M. from Wadley, AL

Wonderful experience. We only had time to go into the cavern, but it alone was worth the drive. It was nice and cool during the hot summer. Mostly paved path throughout. A few areas are iffy &/or slippery but overall it was an easy walk. Many kids of all ages were there and seemed to do ok with it.

The magnitude is unreal. Especially once you get towards the end. Heads up, there is a moment of total darkness but it’s controlled and temporary. My nostalgia was peaking from the Tom & Huck scene filmed here.

We had an incredible experience at Cathedral Caverns in Alabama, thanks to our fantastic tour guide, Jonah.

Jonah's engaging personality, humor, and wealth of historical knowledge truly enhanced the tour. He skillfully pointed out numerous breathtaking sights that simply can't be captured in photos. I highly recommend visiting Cathedral Caverns and taking a tour led by Jonah for an unforgettable underground adventure.

This was a wonderful experience! This natural formation is awe-inspiring, boasting the largest known cave opening in the world. There were beautiful formations all over the cave and it was fun to see the history of the cave unfold as you got deeper inside. The walk in and out took about an hour and a half, but seemed to fly by. Our tour guide, Phoenix, was very knowledgeable about the cavern's history and was beneficial in making the experience such a memorable one. The souvenir shop had quite a selection of mementos and the bathrooms were very clean. There were also trails to hike, picnic pavilions for those that bring food, and there was a set up for gem mining, but it was not operational while we were there. There was also an RV park at the entrance to the park, so we will bring our camper next time and make a weekend of it.

I would wear a long sleeve shirt or bring a light jacket with you; it gets chilly down there 😊

These pictures do not do this place justice. We had a wonderful experience here! Our guide was fun and knowledgeable. Not only is this area gorgeous in Fall with all of the leaves changing, but Cathedral Caverns is beautiful and you will be in awe! We walked on lit pathways 3/4 mile in stopping along the way for information from the tour guide and then back 3/4 mile out. It is worth the trip out there if you get a chance to visit. You will not be disappointed!

"This curiosity turned into the best experience of our trip!" Massive, awesome, and very entertaining! It is over a mile into the mountain with steep inclines and descents, but not one of the 50ish ppl in their 60's had an issue with it. Randall and Heather are the best tour guides with Dad jokes for miles! They also have a wealth of information about the cavern, it's history and the area. Highly recommended!!

First time visiting and it was incredible. It was beyond my expectations. Karen was a very good guide and it was such a unique experience. Plus military discounts.

Stunning and beautiful. We enjoyed a tour with a family that had mobility issues, and were thrilled to learn that it is ADA friendly/accessible (I do believe you must call ahead for these accommodations first, please)!! Highly recommend coming here, it was a great experience.

The caverns are spectacular! Tours are scheduled. There is one path in and one out; with the acoustics … it makes sense. Just amazing. If you are in the area, it’s definitely worth the drive.

Great experience and worth the money! Entire tour took about hour and half guided with plenty of time to take photos. Tour guide was very active with the group and answered plenty of questions. Spent $38 for one adult and two kids so very affordable

That was is incredible experience. It was so large and beautiful. Our tour guide Brody was great! He offered a lot of great information and kept the tour fun. I would definitely recommend this as a trip if your close by or a vacation stop like we did. Even found out they do wedding ceremonies here! I loved that the bathrooms were very clean as well as picnic areas.

The Cathedral Caverns was a beautiful cave. It was easy to walk. The tour was about 1.5 hours and 1.5 miles. The cave is chilly so bring a jacket or wrap. Our tour guide Phoenix was funny and knowledgeable. Make sure you wear athletic shoes.