Lost World Caverns
A self-guided cave near Lewisburg: a half-mile loop 120 feet underground with 350 steps, at a constant 52°F.
Lewisburg, WV, 52°F inside, from $14
Caves in West Virginia
4 caves in West Virginia run public tours. Here is what each one is like and how to visit.
Updated 2026-10-22. 4 of 4 checked in full against official sources.
Smoke Hole Caverns
A cave on the grounds of a resort near Seneca Rocks, West Virginia, with guided cavern tours every day.
Cabins, WV, 56°F inside, from $20
Seneca Caverns
Cave tours at Seneca Caverns in West Virginia are paused with no reopening date; the restaurant, gem mining and disc golf are still open.
Riverton, WV, temporarily closed
Organ Cave
A West Virginia cave with more than two centuries of recorded tourism and saltpeter mining. We couldn't confirm a 2026 tour schedule, so call before you go.
West Virginia
West Virginia caves side by side
| Cave | Inside | Adult ticket | Run by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost World Caverns | 52°F | $14 | Privately operated |
| Smoke Hole Caverns | 56°F | $20 | Privately operated |
| Seneca Caverns | not yet checked | not yet checked | Privately operated |
| Organ Cave | not yet checked | not yet checked | Privately operated |
Questions people ask
How many caves can you tour in West Virginia?
4 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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