Cave in to Lewis & Clark Caverns Spring and Summer Tour Schedule

Planning to impress your guests this summer? The caverns are ready to unveil some of Montana's best-kept secrets—perfect for explorers of all ages.

CAVE TOURS FOR THE SEASON RESUME SHORTLY

The staff at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is excited to reopen the cave and the upper visitor center for the 2026 season starting May 1 and running through. 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.

TICKETS AND RESERVATIONS

Cave tour tickets will be available by reservation only and must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance. This will help visitors plan ahead for their visit to the Caverns, and it will allow park staff to accommodate visitors efficiently and fairly during seasons of high demand.

During the shoulder seasons – prior to Memorial Day or after Labor Day – any unsold tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the park.

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"PARADISE" OR "CLASSIC"

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 ADA 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 mobility limitations.

Bats occupy some rooms that are part of the Classic Tour. Bats can be susceptible to pathogens carried by people, such as the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome. For this reason, visitors are asked not to wear any clothing, shoes or accessories – including glasses, jewelry and cameras—that have been in another cave or mine in the past five years.

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.

TICKETS AND MORE INFO

Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park offers a variety of weekly interpretive programs, including guest lectures, ranger talks and guided hikes. Beginning the week of Memorial Day, the park will host ranger talks on Friday evenings and guest speakers on Saturday evenings.

Visitors are encouraged to check the WEBSITE frequently as tour options, times and availability may change throughout the season.