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.

Stay planning

Once this stop is on your list, use Plan Your Days for itinerary ideas or compare our rooms and cabins to match the style of trip you want.

Why trust this 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: Moqui Cave

Cave basics, driving distance, and what to know before you go.

What is Moqui Cave?

Moqui Cave is a sandstone cave about 5 miles north of Kanab on U.S.

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.