The Cave Guide

Seneca Caverns

Bellevue, OH
54°F
inside, all year
110 ft
below the surface
1 hr
on the main tour
$24
adult ticket

A seasonal Ohio cave whose one-hour guided tour goes down natural stone steps to an underground river 110 feet below, at 54°F.

The story

Two boys from Flat Rock, Peter Rutan and Henry Komer, found the cave in June 1872 while chasing a rabbit with their dog; it was first known as Good's Cave after the farm's owner. In 1931 Bellevue lawyer Don Bell found new passages leading down to an underground river, and after about two and a half years of work the cave opened to the public on May 14, 1933.

Found
1872
Open to visitors since
1933

History source: senecacavernsohio.com.

What you'll see

  • Ole Mist'ry River

Tickets and timing

Adults
$24 (13+)
Kids
$12 (ages 4–12), free for 3 and under
How long it takes
1 hour
Hours
May and September–mid-October weekends 10am–5pm; Memorial Day–Labor Day daily 9am–6pm. Closed November–April.
Booking
Book online or buy on arrival; call 419-483-6711.

Getting around underground

The walk
Natural stone steps, narrow passages and low ceilings, down to 110 ft. Rated moderately strenuous.
Wheelchairs
Not accessible.
Strollers
No strollers or back carriers; front carriers are fine.

Dogs, weather and what to wear

Temperature
54°F year-round

Getting there

CincinnatiColumbusClevelandToledoDayton

Seneca Caverns is in or near Bellevue, OH.

Directions in Google Maps

Distances are straight-line from each city center. The pin marks the nearest town, not the cave entrance.

Before you go

  • Closed-toe shoes with good grip.
  • Photos welcome, no video, tripods or selfie sticks.
  • Parking is free.

Questions people ask

How long does a visit to Seneca Caverns take?

1 hour

How cold is it inside Seneca Caverns?

54°F year-round.

Can you visit Seneca Caverns in a wheelchair?

Not accessible.

Do you need to book Seneca Caverns in advance?

Book online or buy on arrival; call 419-483-6711.

When was Seneca Caverns discovered?

1872, according to the cave's own history.

Checked on 2026-10-22 against senecacavernsohio.com (home and tours pages). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.

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