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Craighead Caverns are located within the foothills of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and are best known as the site of The Lost Sea, the second-largest underground non-subglacial lake in the world. The caverns were named for Cherokee Chief Craighead and were formerly used as a saltpeter mining site for Confederate troops during the American Civil War. Since 1974, the caverns have been listed on the National Park Services’ National Natural Landmarks list. Combination guided cave exploration and boat tours are offered daily, highlighting the 4.5-acre lake and a variety of underground crystal formations and waterfalls. A Wild Cave Tour is also offered for small groups, emphasizing the cave’s undeveloped areas.
140 Lost Sea Road, Sweetwater, TN 37874, Phone: 423-337-6616
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