The Cave Guide

Perry's Cave

Put-in-Bay, OH
50°F
inside, all year
52 ft
below the surface
15–20 min
on the main tour
$13
adult ticket

A cave 52 feet below South Bass Island in Lake Erie, with short tours at around 50°F, open daily from May.

The story

The discovery of the cave in 1813 is credited to Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the hero of the Battle of Lake Erie. The chamber is about 208 feet long and 165 feet wide, 52 feet below South Bass Island, and it is registered as an Ohio Natural Landmark.

Found
1813

History source: perryscave.com.

What you'll see

  • Stalactites
  • Stalagmites
  • Cave pearls

Tickets and timing

Adults
$13
Kids
$7 (ages 6–11), free for 5 and under
How long it takes
15–20 minutes
Hours
Daily from May 1, 10am–5pm, weather permitting.
Booking
Call 419-285-2283.

Getting around underground

The walk
52 ft below the surface.

Dogs, weather and what to wear

Temperature
About 50°F year-round

Good to know

Food and drink
Food and snacks are available at Dan Dee's Snack Shack, the on-site concession area.
On site
Snack Shack, Two Gift Shops, Butterfly House, War of 18 Holes, Gemstone Mining, Fort aMAZE'n

Getting there

CincinnatiColumbusClevelandToledoDayton

979 Catawba Ave, Put-In-Bay, OH 43456

Directions in Google Maps

Distances are straight-line from each city center.

Questions people ask

How long does a visit to Perry's Cave take?

15–20 minutes

How cold is it inside Perry's Cave?

About 50°F year-round.

Do you need to book Perry's Cave in advance?

Call 419-285-2283.

When was Perry's Cave discovered?

1813, according to the cave's own history.

Where is Perry's Cave?

979 Catawba Ave, Put-In-Bay, OH 43456

Checked on 2026-10-22 against perryscave.com (attractions page). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.

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