Tour Cascade Caverns’ upper level in one hour
1 hour
Minimum of 14 people
Guided cave tour, Cave access
Walk through five cave rooms and see shells and active formations shaped over millions of years. Learn about the cavern’s history and spot notable features along the route.
No same-day reservations are offered, but tickets may be available in person on a first come, first served basis. Single-person tours are not available. If you booked online, check in at the office before the tour.
Full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund or credit if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Plan for about 100 stairs down into the cavern and back up. Some stairs can be slippery due to the wet cave conditions. You also need to crouch through a section where the ceiling is about 4 feet 3 inches high.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes with good traction. Expect possible mud or water on your shoes. You can bring a camera.
Arrive 15 minutes before your start time. If you arrive more than 5 minutes past the hour, you may not be able to join that tour.
This spot has built a devoted following thanks to its naturally preserved feel and genuinely enthusiastic staff. Tour guides like Ireland, Stingray, and Dani get called out repeatedly for being knowledgeable and fun, clearly passionate about what they do. The cavern itself stays intentionally less developed than some commercial caves, meaning you'll explore with flashlights and navigate uneven paths with puddles, which most visitors find adds to the adventure rather than detracting from it. The wildlife sightings are a real bonus: bats hanging from the ceiling, cave salamanders, and other creatures make appearances regularly. Tours run about 45 minutes to an hour and feel intimate, sometimes with just a handful of people. Beyond the cave tours, there's a surprisingly nice RV campground on-site with full hookups, shaded spots, and wooded trails. The consensus is clear: this feels more like authentic exploration than a highly polished tourist attraction, and that's exactly what keeps people recommending it. Just know the natural terrain means it's better suited for those steady on their feet rather than very young kids or anyone with mobility concerns.
Rain was our tour guide. The tour was an educational and fun experience. We had a great time and appreciate how wild the cave has been kept.
Jennifer R
April 10, 2026
Rain was our tour guide. The tour was an educational and fun experience. We had a great time and appreciate how wild the cave has been kept.
Jennifer R
April 10, 2026