Cave of the Mounds
Blue Mounds, WI, 50°F inside, from $26.99
The cave in the Kickapoo Caverns Nature Preserve near Wauzeka, Wisconsin, open only on occasional guided events such as the Conservancy's bat ecology tours.
Tickets and timing
- How long it takes
- Just under an hour (bat ecology tour)
- Hours
- Special event dates only (e.g. July 11, 2026).
- Booking
- Advance registration required through the Mississippi Valley Conservancy.
Getting there
Kickapoo Indian Caverns is in Wisconsin.
- Madisonabout 75 miles
- Milwaukeeabout 150 miles
- Des Moinesabout 174 miles
Distances are straight-line from each city center. The pin marks the nearest town, not the cave entrance.
Before you go
- Minimum age 7; under-16s need an adult.
Questions people ask
How long does a visit to Kickapoo Indian Caverns take?
Just under an hour (bat ecology tour)
Do you need to book Kickapoo Indian Caverns in advance?
Advance registration required through the Mississippi Valley Conservancy.
Checked on 2026-10-22 against mississippivalleyconservancy.org (Bat Ecology Cave Tour page). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.