Quick Summary: Alabama in the southern United States has one of the highest densities of caves by area of any state in the U.S. Cavers the world over come to Alabama to get a chance to explore its wealth of amazing caves.


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1. Cathedral Caverns State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Cathedral Caverns State Park | Caves in Alabama
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2. DeSoto Caverns ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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DeSoto Caverns | Caves in Alabama
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3. Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge

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Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge | Caves in Alabama
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4. Manitou Cave

Manitou Cave | Caves in Alabama
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5. Rickwood Caverns State Park

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Rickwood Caverns State Park | Caves in Alabama
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6. Russell Cave National Monument

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Russell Cave National Monument | Caves in Alabama
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7. Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge

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Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge | Caves in Alabama
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8. Stephens Gap Callahan Cave Preserve

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Stephens Gap Callahan Cave Preserve | Caves in Alabama
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9. Neversink Pit

Neversink Pit | Caves in Alabama
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10. Tumbling Rock Cave

Tumbling Rock Cave | Caves in Alabama
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11. Three Caves

Three Caves | Caves in Alabama
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12. Rattlesnake Saloon Cave

Rattlesnake Saloon Cave | Caves in Alabama
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13. Dismals Canyon

Dismals Canyon | Caves in Alabama
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