Cave in to Lewis & Clark Caverns Active Summer Tour Schedule

It's nearly "friends and family want to visit us in Montana" season.

Of course they do. And with their arrivals comes the planning process of fun, entertaining Montana kinds of things they might enjoy.

The staff at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is excited to reopen the cave and the upper visitor center for the 2025 season starting May 1. In addition to tours of the cave, the park offers a variety of other recreational opportunities, including camping, trails, interpretive programs, a gift shop, cafe and much more.

Cave tours will be offered May 1 through Septemer 30. All cave tour tickets will be reservable until the day of, and any unsold tickets will then become available on a first-come, first-served basis at the park.

TOURS AVAILABLE

Paradise Tour

The Paradise Tour includes a view of the largest and most decorated room in the cave, the Paradise Room. This 1-mile tour lasts 90 minutes. It includes 15 stairs between two rooms, but the path is mostly level and wheelchair accessible. Because the Paradise Tour provides better accessibility and easier passage, this tour may be preferable for visitors with small children, claustrophobia, or those who prefer a less arduous experience. Tickets for the Paradise Tour are $10 for visitors ages 62 and older, $15 for visitors ages 15 to 61, $10 for kids ages 5 to 14, and free for anyone 4 or younger.

Classic Tour

The Classic Tour features a 2-mile journey through the majority of the developed cave and includes the second-largest and longest rooms on the cave tour. This tour lasts two hours and includes more than 600 stairs, stooping and tight squeezes. It is not recommended for visitors with claustrophobia or those with mobility limitations.
Tickets for the classic tour are $15 for visitors ages 15 and older, and $10 for kids ages 5 to 14. Children ages 4 or younger are not allowed on the Classic Tour.

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is a full-service park offering a wide variety of recreational activities, including an extensive trail system for hikers and bicyclists, a large family-friendly campground with a playground and bathhouse, two visitor centers, a cafe serving hot and cold meals, gift shop, amphitheater, and many interpretive programs and features in addition to cave tours. Camping options include electric and non-electric sites, cabins, a wall tent, and hiker/biker sites.

Reservations can be made online on the Montana FWP Lewis & Clark State Park page of their website. You can also call 1-855-922-6768. Visitors are encouraged to check the website frequently as tour options, times and availability may change throughout the season.