Crystal Cave
Pennsylvania's first show cave, discovered in 1871, between Allentown and Reading. The one-hour guided tour starts with a film and goes 125 feet down on concrete walks at a constant 54°F.
Kutztown, PA, 54°F inside, from $21
Caves in Pennsylvania
10 caves in Pennsylvania run public tours. Here is what each one is like and how to visit.
Updated 2026-10-22. 10 of 10 checked in full against official sources.
Indian Echo Caverns
A cave 3 miles west of Hershey with 45-minute guided tours at a steady 52°F, plus a petting zoo, playground and picnic areas.
Hummelstown, PA, 52°F inside, from $24.50
Penn's Cave
An all-water limestone cavern in central Pennsylvania toured entirely by boat, at a constant 52°F, with a separate farm and wildlife bus tour.
Centre Hall, PA, 52°F inside, from $26.50
Laurel Caverns
Described by its operators as one of the world's steepest caves, near Farmington, Pennsylvania, at 52°F, with lighted tours and real caving programs.
Farmington, PA, 52°F inside, from $18
Lost River Caverns
A cave in Hellertown, Pennsylvania with short 30–45 minute guided walking tours, open daily all year.
Hellertown, PA, from $17.50
Lincoln Caverns
A long-running Pennsylvania show cave on US Route 22 with interpretive tours and, every October, Ghosts & Goblins tours.
Huntingdon, PA
Meadowcroft Rockshelter
An archaeological rock shelter about an hour from Pittsburgh, toured on hour-long guided visits along with recreated Native American, frontier and 19th-century villages.
Avella, PA, from $15
Indian Caverns
A former show cave in Pennsylvania that no longer offers public tours; the land is now protected for bats.
Pennsylvania. Permanently closed
Woodward Cave
A summer-only cave 50 minutes from State College, at a steady 48°F, closed in winter to protect hibernating bats.
Woodward, PA, 48°F inside
Coral Caverns
A small cave under the town of Manns Choice, just west of Bedford, open only for private tours by appointment.
Manns Choice, PA
Pennsylvania caves side by side
| Cave | Inside | Adult ticket | Run by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Cave | 54°F | $21 | Privately operated |
| Indian Echo Caverns | 52°F | $24.50 | Privately operated |
| Penn's Cave | 52°F | $26.50 | Privately operated |
| Laurel Caverns | 52°F | $18 | Privately operated |
| Lost River Caverns | not yet checked | $17.50 | Privately operated |
| Lincoln Caverns | not yet checked | not yet checked | Privately operated |
| Meadowcroft Rockshelter | not yet checked | $15 | Privately operated |
| Indian Caverns | not yet checked | not yet checked | Privately operated |
| Woodward Cave | 48°F | not yet checked | Privately operated |
| Coral Caverns | not yet checked | not yet checked | Privately operated |
Questions people ask
How many caves can you tour in Pennsylvania?
10 show caves run public tours. We leave out wild caves that are closed, gated or need a permit.
What should you wear in a cave?
Closed shoes with grip, because paths are often wet. Most caves stay between the high 40s and low 70s °F all year, so a light layer is enough.
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