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Bloomington Cave

Large limestone cave system near St. George—permit required

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Bloomington Cave ligt ~2 hr van Duck Creek Village Inn en past bij reizigers die large limestone cave system near st. george—permit required willen. Bloomington Cave is a limestone cave system in the Beaver Dam Mountains about 15 miles west of St.

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Afstand ~2 hr
Niveau Tier3
Beste voor Large limestone cave system near St. George—permit required

Goed om te weten

  • 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.

Hoogtepunten

  • 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

Tips

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.

Wanneer gaan

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

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Waarom deze gids vertrouwen

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.

Vragen: Bloomington Cave

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

Wat is Bloomington Cave?

Bloomington Cave is a limestone cave system in the Beaver Dam Mountains about 15 miles west of St.

Hoe ver is Bloomington Cave vanaf Duck Creek Village Inn?

Bloomington Cave ligt ongeveer ~2 hr van Duck Creek Village Inn in de huidige grottengids.

Wat moet ik weten voor een bezoek aan Bloomington Cave?

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

Een niveau terug

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