Qu est-ce que Bloomington Cave ?
Bloomington Cave is a limestone cave system in the Beaver Dam Mountains about 15 miles west of St.
Bloomington Cave
Large limestone cave system near St. George—permit required
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.
Temps forts
- 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
Conseils
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.
Quand y aller
Year-round by permit. High elevation and desert access—check road and weather conditions.
Pourquoi faire confiance à ce guide
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.
Questions: Bloomington Cave
Cave basics, driving distance, and what to know before you go.
A quelle distance se trouve Bloomington Cave du Duck Creek Village Inn ?
Bloomington Cave se trouve a environ ~2 hr du Duck Creek Village Inn dans le guide des grottes actuel.
Que faut-il savoir avant de visiter Bloomington Cave ?
BLM permit required (free); request at least 3 days before your visit. Limited to three parties per day. For experienced cavers only.
Remonter d'un niveau
Start from the cave hub if you want the broader set of lava tubes and cave stops before picking one route.
Étapes liées
Sideways links to other caves and nearby stops that match this kind of adventure.
Étapes suivantes
These next-step guides help you connect a cave stop to a bigger Duck Creek or park day.
Choisissez votre séjour
Keep the planning moving with room, cabin, and comparison options that fit the pace of the trip.
Stay Here, Explore Bloomington Cave Tomorrow
Book your room or cabin at Duck Creek Village Inn - ~2 hr from Bloomington Cave.