Address: 25 Lewis & Clark Caverns Road, Whitehall, MT 59759, USA
Phone: +14062873541
John Stevens
Incredible must see experience. The history alone was so fascinating but the tour through the caverns was beyond amazing and our tour guide was so fun. A few miles off of I-90 but definitely worth the time... make it a point to visit this national gem.
Bryan Hermans
Although cave tours primarily bring visitors to Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park, there is more to the Park than stalactites. Park land covers several square miles. Besides the cave visitor center, there is the main visitor center at the Park entrance, a campground, several picnic areas, a scenic drive with viewpoints up to the Caverns, and hiking trails. The last part rewards with stunning scenic views of mountain and canyon splendor.
Greg Martin
We did the classic tour. Jim was our guide. You can definitely see that he has 17 seasons under his belt. The trek up to the entrance has amazing views along the way (if you aren't scared of heights.) We stopped a few times along the way and Jim gave us fun facts to give everyone a break from the hike. It is almost exactly 2 hours from the start to the finish of the tour. It is a physically demanding tour. I would say 4.5 out of 10 maybe a little less depending on your age and fitness level. But.... it is 100% worth the small effort to see. Only downside. You don't get to see much of the paradise room from where the classic tour stops before the exit.
Emily Peker
We did the Paradise Tour in the caves with guide Molly and she was fantastic! She kept it interesting with the history and also geology facts inside the caves. We had fun, no strenuous walking, just an easy (mostly level) stroll probably just over a mile total. Thanks again Molly! PS notes - make a reservation prior to your arrival, we brought a flashlight for better viewing and oh use the bathroom before starting the tour!
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Stop at the base, just off highway, and pay $6 per vehicle if not residents. Then up 9% grade twisting road. I would advise against a huge motorhome drive up of possible. Going up wasn't the issue, it's going down riding the brakes. My 28' class A, at 16,000lbs, once arriving back down, I could smell the brakes.
To hike to the Cave Visitor Center from the campground, it is a 2.5- to 3-mile hike, gaining about 1000 feet in elevation. There are trail maps posted at most trailheads and trail junctions, so you should be able to orient yourself to find the trail that leads to the fishing access site as well. Thanks!
For children under 5 years of age, we recommend our Paradise Tour, which is a shorter, more accessible option than the two hour, two mile Classic Tour. The Paradise Tour is about an hour, about a mile, and does not have the bending, stooping and 600 stairs that you find on the Classic. If you are taking young children on a Classic Tour, keep in mind that baby backpacks are not allowed, only front packs.
You could drop a trailer in the bottom visitor center or leave your MH and take a toad up to the cave. It is 3 miles or so to the cave so you don't want to walk.
You have to have an appointment or will not get in, is a 10 people turn every hour
The ticket booth opens at 9:00am every day of the week from May 1 to September 30. The time of the first tour varies, but it's generally around 9:15 or 9:30.
The classic tour is very good, but is strenuous. Be very honest with yourself about your abilities and the two hours will go by very quickly.
There is. Inquire with staff at either visitor center.
At the park, yes. In the cave, no. They do offer free shaded outdoor dog kennels while you take the tour though.
Yes but there is an state rv campground at the bottom of the hill. Its not very expensive. Need to make reservations but i would prefer not to drive my rv up that steep windy road to the top where the caverns are. The campround is next to vistor center at the bottom some of the curves are very sharp
The Park is open year-round but access to the caverns starts on May 1st
Web site has it listed this time of year you should refer to the web page as tours are limited.
We were just there and they don't have a parking fee.
I wanna say there is or at least close by. Its a good place to go
Tours are offered rain or shine. If a thunderstorm is passing through, we may delay start times slightly, as tours begin with an exposed 3/4-mile hike to the entrance.
I wouldn't recommend it, there is a lot of bending, squatting, stooping, and stairs. Plus a 1/2 mile+ walk up to the entrance that they give you a time limit on and if you can't make it under the time limit they turn you back and won't let you go in the caverns.
No,They are not allowed in the State Park
The Visitor Center is open October through April 10am - 4pm. The park is not open until May.
There is a campground about 2 miles from the caverns, it is very nice and also has small cabins. Whitehall is fairly close if you need a hotel
Yep. Picnic areas in campgrounds and there is a picnic table at the top of the hill next to the Visitors Center where you catch the cave tours.
Lewis and Clark did not find the caverns, they came within about a mile of it.
Approximately 50,000 people a year.
I don't know if it's that important but I can say that it's a great day to spend walking through caverns and caves you will not be disappointed
No, unfortunately. It is seasonal. May 1 through September 30. The visitors center is open but the Caverns are not.
There are a ton of stairs in the regular tour. If you have knee pain, the short tour is better, only a few stairs.
16,00per person yes that have both kinds toilets
The caves are open (by guided tour only) between May 1 and September 30. The seasonal closure is due to limited staffing during the winter months. The park itself--including the main visitor center--is open year-round for hiking, biking and camping.
This year they aren't because of the lighting project going on in the cave this winter.
Tours of the caverns run from May 1st to September 30th. The camping and trails are open all year.
No, they can get the tours filled up for the day. So a little planning might be prudent.
Jeri Heimann you take about a 2 hour walk to and inside. Im going to say you will be in the cave about 1:40 mins. It really is worth your time.
I think the most difficult part is the walk to the top/cave entrance. We were in full sun and it was a punishing walk for those with lower physical fitness. If you make it up the hill, you can do the rest.
There are 2 tour options. The full tour is 2 miles in total. The other option is a 1/4 mile walk on a nice flat trail. The just a little walking inside the cave.
Tour times are usually every 30 mins. Unless it is busy then they move quicker.
Half mile walk up hill to cave. Then need to be quit in cave and a lot of stairs. Other then that no age limit just make sure they can handle those issues.
Yup 12 bucks PLUS park entry fee of 6 or 8 dollars if ya plan to camp reserve a spot it always full
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