The Cave Guide

Rickwood Caverns

Warrior, AL
62°F
inside, all year
365
steps on the tour
$19
adult ticket

An Alabama state park cave seen only with a guide on a route about a mile long, with 365 steps, plus an Olympic-size pool fed by cave water.

The story

The cave's formations are around 260 million years old, and the rock shows evidence that it was carved from an old ocean bed. Leaf and seashell imprints can be seen in rocks along the park's Fossil Mountain trail.

History source: alapark.com.

Tickets and timing

Adults
$19 (12+), includes park entry
Kids
$9 (ages 5–11)
How long it takes
The cave tour is approximately one mile long with 365 stairs.
Hours
Office 9am–5pm; cave tours year-round.
Booking
Reservations highly recommended; tours can sell out.

Getting around underground

The walk
About 1 mile with 365 steps in total, 110 of them at the exit.
Wheelchairs
For guests unable to walk through the cave, a free virtual reality cave tour is offered, subject to availability.

Dogs, weather and what to wear

Dogs
Not allowed in the cave or buildings.
Temperature
About 58–62°F year-round

Good to know

Minimum age
No minimum age stated; children under age 5 are free with a parent or guardian.
Best time to go
Reservations are highly recommended because tours can sell out.
Food and drink
Pets are not allowed inside the cave or buildings; no food rules stated.
On site
gift shop, picnicking, gemstone mining, camping, playground, Olympic-size swimming pool

Special tours and events

Cave-fed swimming pool ($7, ages 5+).

Getting there

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370 Rickwood Park Road, Warrior, AL 35180

Directions in Google Maps

Distances are straight-line from each city center.

Questions people ask

How long does a visit to Rickwood Caverns take?

The cave tour is approximately one mile long with 365 stairs.

How cold is it inside Rickwood Caverns?

About 58–62°F year-round.

Can you visit Rickwood Caverns in a wheelchair?

For guests unable to walk through the cave, a free virtual reality cave tour is offered, subject to availability.

Are dogs allowed at Rickwood Caverns?

Not allowed in the cave or buildings.

Do you need to book Rickwood Caverns in advance?

Reservations highly recommended; tours can sell out.

Is there a minimum age for Rickwood Caverns?

No minimum age stated; children under age 5 are free with a parent or guardian.

Where is Rickwood Caverns?

370 Rickwood Park Road, Warrior, AL 35180

Listed in: caves with camping or lodging

Checked on 2026-10-22 against alapark.com (Rickwood Caverns State Park page). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.

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