Stephens Gap Callahan Cave Preserve

Category: Nature preserve

Address: 8408 Co Rd 30, Woodville, AL 35776, USA

Phone: +14237719671

Reviews

Bryan O'Neal

Jun 12, 2022

Permit Required to enter. There is a 1.5 round trip hike. If it’s raining the path can get very slippery and the hike can be challenging so be careful. This is a pretty great place to check out though. Make sure to follow all rules.

Andrea Hosley

Feb 12, 2022

Difficult hike in, but worth the effort! Have to get a permit to go in, but it only took a few minutes on lune. Donations only. :) Awesome!

Chris and Michell Keif

Sep 28, 2021

Outstanding experience. Definitely revisiting. Entered through a horizontal entrance with vertical decline. Upon entry, the cave was dark and humid. As noontime approached, the rays of the sun fell through the shaft above and illuminated what one could consider a staging platform. The waterfall just behind lit up in stunning glory. Breathtaking!

Denise M

Jun 11, 2021

Absolutely amazing! We secured our permit online through a very easy process. While the hike to the cave was short it did kick our butts a little more than expected. I was nervous about entering the cave so I crawled down the rocks carefully as it is slick in areas. Once inside it is just simply breathtaking. We watched a few people rappel into the cave for photos which was really neat.

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Questions & Answers

How do I apply for a permit?

Rebecca W. Buras | Sep 28, 2020
Fendy Herard | Sep 29, 2020

You'll have to go online to apply and make sure you reserve it before you get there. It will be a hassle if you dont reserve it.

Can you rent a helmet and light source there or do you need to bring your own?

hal newell | Aug 29, 2020
Elizabeth Larson | Aug 30, 2020

Definitely bring your own! No rental services of any kind anywhere close by.

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How much do the permits cost & how long ahead of time do you need to order permits?

Donna McCormick | Jun 26, 2019
Janesa Terry | Jun 27, 2019

Permits do not cost anything and you can sometimes get them day of but it's best to do it a few days before

How much cave experience do you need to safely visit here? And what ages would u recommend it for?

Crystal Askew | May 26, 2021
Taylor Lynn | May 27, 2021

I myself wouldn't recommend taking small children, its a vertical open air pit of 143' so caution has to be given. You can go into the cave and view the pit but agian it's still roughly 40' from the floor.

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Do you have to have a permit to just hike the trail?

Nonie Moran | Dec 27, 2020
Jonathan Sheppard | Dec 28, 2020

Yes, permits are required.

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How do I get a permit, as I would like to go tomorrow 7/6/2019

Dani Contreras | Jun 25, 2020
Felicia Sisk | Jun 26, 2020

Request through southeastern cave conservancy. Permits.scci.org

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