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Visitors walking through Dixie Caverns, VirginiaPhoto: Warfieldian, CC BY-SA 3.0

Dixie Caverns

Salem, VA
55°F
inside, all year
342
steps on the tour
45 min
on the main tour
$18
adult ticket

A cave near Salem, Virginia with 45-minute to hour-long guided tours and 342 stairs, open year-round alongside a campground.

The story

Dixie Caverns has been in operation since 1923. The site describes the business as creating experiences for visitors for over 100 years. The caverns were formed over millions of years. The text does not state how or when the cave was discovered, what it was used for before 1923, or any notable events.

Open to visitors since
1923

History source: dixiecaverns.com.

Tickets and timing

Adults
Adults: $18
Kids
Children ages five to 12: $8; Children under age five: free
How long it takes
45 minutes to 1 hour
Hours
Year-round, closed Tuesdays. Weekdays tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm; weekends every 30 minutes 10:30am–4pm.

Getting around underground

The walk
342 stairs inside the cave.
Wheelchairs
The cave isn't accessible because of the stairs; the shops and campground are.
Strollers
Strollers are not permitted.

Dogs, weather and what to wear

Dogs
Not allowed in the cave; the shops and campground are dog-friendly.
Temperature
55°F year-round

Good to know

Wildlife
Dogs are prohibited from the caverns to protect the local wildlife.
On site
Gift shop, Antique mall, Rock and mineral shop, Campground

Getting there

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Dixie Caverns is in or near Salem, VA.

Directions in Google Maps

Distances are straight-line from each city center.

Questions people ask

How long does a visit to Dixie Caverns take?

45 minutes to 1 hour

How cold is it inside Dixie Caverns?

55°F year-round.

Can you visit Dixie Caverns in a wheelchair?

The cave isn't accessible because of the stairs; the shops and campground are.

Are dogs allowed at Dixie Caverns?

Not allowed in the cave; the shops and campground are dog-friendly.

Listed in: caves with camping or lodging

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

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