Lost World Caverns
Lewisburg, WV, 52°F inside, from $14
56°F
inside, all year
Smoke Hole Caverns
Cabins, WV
45 min
on the main tour
$20
adult ticket
A cave on the grounds of a resort near Seneca Rocks, West Virginia, with guided cavern tours every day.
The story
The Seneca Indians used the front section of the caverns to smoke wild game, which led early settlers to call the place Smoke Hole. After the Civil War, early settlers and immigrants used the caverns to make corn whiskey, with perhaps as many as 20 stills operating at one time. An original still remains on display today. The caverns are now operated as a show cave with guided tours.
History source: smokehole.com.
Tickets and timing
- Adults
- $20
- Kids
- $13 (ages 5–12), free for 4 and under
- How long it takes
- 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Hours
- Guided tours 10am–4pm daily; may run later on busy holidays and weekends (call ahead). Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Booking
- Call 304-257-4442.
Getting around underground
- The walk
- Approximately 2/3 of a mile; graveled pathway with one major flight of stairs up and two major flights down, plus some steps here and there; uneven in places.
- Wheelchairs
- Gift shop is handicap accessible; cavern tour is not accessible due to stairs, two-way traffic, and narrow passageways.
- Strollers
- Strollers are not permitted on the cavern tour; carriers for small infants are recommended.
Dogs, weather and what to wear
- Dogs
- Pets (except service dogs) are not permitted in the cave. Cats and dogs are permitted as long as they are small enough to carry; special considerations for service animals.
- Temperature
- 56°F (13°C) year round
Good to know
- Best time to go
- Mornings and late afternoons tend to be less crowded.
- Photos
- Cameras and video recorders are permitted on the tour.
- Food and drink
- Only plain water is allowed in the cave. Food and drink are available at the Food Court (pizza, chili dogs, taco salads, ice cream, etc.) and eating is allowed on the front porch, inside, or picnic area.
- Wildlife
- Bats are present and safe; do not touch them. If a bat is within reach and doesn't fly away, leave it alone.
- On site
- Gift shop, Cavern Café, Picnic area, Gemstone Mining, Wildlife Display, Trout Pond
Getting there
8290 N Fork Hwy, Cabins, WV 26855
Parking: Limited parking available for large vehicles; notify upon arrival for direction. Recommended to arrive before 11 am or after 3 pm.
- Pittsburghabout 108 miles
- Washington, DCabout 120 miles
- Roanokeabout 124 miles
Distances are straight-line from each city center.
Questions people ask
How long does a visit to Smoke Hole Caverns take?
45 minutes to 1 hour
How cold is it inside Smoke Hole Caverns?
56°F (13°C) year round.
Can you visit Smoke Hole Caverns in a wheelchair?
Gift shop is handicap accessible; cavern tour is not accessible due to stairs, two-way traffic, and narrow passageways.
Are dogs allowed at Smoke Hole Caverns?
Pets (except service dogs) are not permitted in the cave. Cats and dogs are permitted as long as they are small enough to carry; special considerations for service animals.
Do you need to book Smoke Hole Caverns in advance?
Call 304-257-4442.
Where is Smoke Hole Caverns?
8290 N Fork Hwy, Cabins, WV 26855
Checked on 2026-10-22 against smokehole.com (home and rates pages). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.