Bloomington Cave

Large limestone cave system near St. George—permit required

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Bloomington Cave liegt ~2 hr vom Duck Creek Village Inn entfernt und passt zu Reisenden, die large limestone cave system near st. george—permit required moechten. Bloomington Cave is a limestone cave system in the Beaver Dam Mountains about 15 miles west of St.

Schnelle Fakten

Entfernung	~2 hr
Stufe	Tier3
Am besten fuer	Large limestone cave system near St. George—permit required

Gut zu wissen

1.43 miles of passage; six levels; maze-like
Free BLM permit required—obtain at least 3 days ahead
Only three parties per day, up to 10 people per party

Note: BLM permit required (free); request at least 3 days before your visit. Limited to three parties per day. For experienced cavers only.

Bloomington Cave is a limestone cave system in the Beaver Dam Mountains about 15 miles west of St. George. It is the fifth longest cave in Utah, with 1.43 miles of surveyed passage and six distinct levels. The BLM manages it as the only publicly accessible cave in the St. George Field Office area. The cave involves crawling, squeezing through tight spaces, climbing, and slippery surfaces—it is for experienced cavers. Temperature is a constant 58°F with high humidity.

Highlights

1.43 miles of passage; six levels; maze-like
Free BLM permit required—obtain at least 3 days ahead
Only three parties per day, up to 10 people per party
Permits from BLM St. George Field Office or online

Tipps

Bring three independent light sources (hands-free preferred), helmet, map, water, and a basic first-aid kit. Only go with experienced cavers. Get your permit well in advance from the BLM.

Beste Reisezeit

Year-round by permit. High elevation and desert access—check road and weather conditions.

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Warum diesem Guide vertrauen

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.