Chattanooga Cave Crawling Guided Tour

Explore a live cave system on a hands-on expedition through muddy passageways and natural formations. Follow your guide through crawling, climbing, and sliding challenges, with larger-route options for avoiding tight squeezes.

• Navigate hands-and-knees and belly crawls, climbs, and slides
• Discover cave formations, wildlife, and hidden passageways
• Choose larger sections if you prefer to avoid tight squeezes
• Prepare for wet, muddy, slippery terrain and strenuous movement
• Protect the fragile cave ecosystem while exploring with your group

What's Included

• Guided cave expedition
• Required Raccoon Mountain cave gear

Know before you go

• Arrive 30 minutes early to gear up
• Ages 8+ only; minimum height 4'6" and maximum weight 275 lbs
• Requires significant crawling, climbing with and without ropes, and sliding
• Wear a long-sleeve T-shirt-style shirt, long pants, and comfortable tennis or hiking shoes
• Do not wear hoodies or clothing with large front zippers
• Tell staff about relevant medical conditions or required medications before entering the cave
• Individuals with casts or slings cannot participate
• Use the restroom before the tour; no restrooms are available inside the cave
• An emergency toilet use charge of $50 applies and is not included in the listed price
• Food and beverages are not permitted in the cave
• Store personal items in your car or campsite; lockers are not available
• Use a helmet strap mount for GoPro-style cameras and do not record the entire tour
• Stay with the group at all times; solo exploration and horseplay are not permitted
• Do not touch wildlife or damage cave formations; cave damage may result in up to a $1,000 fine plus repair or replacement costs
• A $250 cleanup fee applies for cave-surface damage from bodily fluids and is not included in the listed price
• Tours run rain or shine, though prolonged or extreme weather may require rescheduling
• Adult chaperones must actively supervise their group throughout the tour