What is Moqui Cave?
Moqui Cave is a sandstone cave about 5 miles north of Kanab on U.S.
Moqui Cave
Roadside cave museum—fluorescent minerals and dinosaur tracks
At a glance
The short version
Moqui Cave is ~60 min from Duck Creek Village Inn and fits travelers who want roadside cave museum—fluorescent minerals and dinosaur tracks. Moqui Cave is a sandstone cave about 5 miles north of Kanab on U.S.
Quick facts
| Distance | ~60 min |
|---|---|
| Tier | Tier2 |
| Best for | Roadside cave museum—fluorescent minerals and dinosaur tracks |
Good to know
- Fluorescent mineral display in a separate chamber
- Dinosaur tracks (140+ million years old), pottery, spear points, fossils
- Original 1950s bar and stools; moqui marbles on display
Moqui Cave is a sandstone cave about 5 miles north of Kanab on U.S. Route 89, operated as a museum. It was originally a sand mine, then served as a speakeasy during Prohibition and later as a tavern and dance hall. In 1951 the Chamberlains turned it into a tourist attraction; today it houses one of the largest fluorescent mineral displays in the United States (under blacklights), plus dinosaur tracks, Native American artifacts, fossils, and arrowheads. The interior stays cool, never exceeding about 65°F.
Highlights
- Fluorescent mineral display in a separate chamber
- Dinosaur tracks (140+ million years old), pottery, spear points, fossils
- Original 1950s bar and stools; moqui marbles on display
- Seasonal hours—typically Memorial Day through Labor Day
Tips
Check current hours and admission before you go (e.g. 9 AM–7 PM Mon–Sat in summer). Contact: 435-644-8525. Combines well with Sand Caves and other Kanab-area stops.
When to go
Open seasonally, generally Memorial Day through Labor Day. Call or check the museum website for exact dates and hours.
Reviewed March 2026 by Duck Creek Village Inn editorial team
Use official access updates before a cave day
Cave access, forest roads, and shoulder-season weather can change faster than people expect around Duck Creek. We use guest trip-planning experience here, but always recommend checking the official sources below before you commit to the drive.
Planning Moqui Cave
Cave basics, driving distance, and what to know before you go.
How far is Moqui Cave from Duck Creek Village Inn?
Moqui Cave is about ~60 min from Duck Creek Village Inn in the current cave guide.
What should I know before visiting Moqui Cave?
Check current hours and admission before you go (e.g. 9 AM–7 PM Mon–Sat in summer). Contact: 435-644-8525. Combines well with Sand Caves and other Kanab-area stops.
Stay Here, Explore Moqui Cave Tomorrow
Book your room or cabin at Duck Creek Village Inn — ~60 min from Moqui Cave.