Discovered in 1790 by Squire Boone — brother of Daniel Boone — who is entombed in the cave. The guided walking tour descends past rushing underground streams, waterfalls, and dense formations. Part of a larger pioneer-village attraction. Expect many stairs.
- Type
- Show cave
- Orientation
- Horizontal
- Passage
- Moderate
- County
- Harrison County
Location
Entrance
Guided tours from the Squire Boone Caverns & Village complex.
Hazards
- Many stairs and a long descent/ascent
- Wet, slippery surfaces
- Cool and damp
Gear
None needed — it's a guided tour. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a light layer; caves stay around 52°F year-round.
Geology
Limestone with active streams, flowstone, and travertine dams.
Access
Guided walking tours; admission fee. See squireboonecaverns.com.
- OwnershipShow-cave
- Permit requiredNo
- Permission requiredNo
Conservation
Indiana caves are bat habitat; show caves follow white-nose-syndrome (WNS) decontamination protocols. Don't touch formations and stay on the tour path.
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Caving responsibly
Most wild caves are reached through the local caving community, not by showing up — joining a grotto gets you training, gear advice, a conservation ethic, and, in time, cave locations.
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