Outdoors
Caves near Madison
10 named caves within 75 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Caves within 75 mi
10
Closest
3.2 mi
Black Hawk's Cave
Within 10 miles
2
Map
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All caves, nearest first
- 3.2miBlack Hawk's Cave
- 9.8miRichardson Cave
- 22.2miCave of the Mounds
- 23.4miWildcat Cave
- 23.5miLost River Cave
- 23.9miMagnolia Cave
- 24.6miReubens Cave
- 35.9miTwin Valley Cave
- 59.5miEagle Cave
- 70miTwin Bluffs Cave
Straight-line distance from the center of Madison; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Show caves run guided tours with lighting and paths; wild caves need training, gear and often a permit.
Caves stay near the area’s year-round average temperature, often in the 50s °F, even in summer.
Many caves close seasonally to protect hibernating bats from white-nose syndrome. Follow closures and decontamination rules.
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Questions
What is the closest cave to Madison?
Black Hawk's Cave, about 3.2 miles from the center of Madison.
How many caves are near Madison?
10 named caves are within 75 miles, 2 of them within 10 miles.
Can you visit caves near Madison?
Some are show caves with guided tours and others sit in parks with marked trails. Check each cave’s park or operator for tour times, closures and age limits before you go.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.