We are open year 'round rain or shine!

2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd. Blue Mounds, WI 53517


Spring Hours ~ March 15 - May 24, 2013

Weekdays - On the Hour, 10am to 4pm (last tour departs at 4pm) 
Weekends - 30 Minute Intervals, 9am to 5pm (last tour 5pm)

The Cave is WARM...50 degrees all year!

CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE GIFTSHOP-- Free Mounted Amethyst Crystal With Online Merchandise Orders (Excludes Ticket Only or Above Ground Package Only Orders)

Experience Cave of the Mounds

For more than 70 years, visitors have discovered why this is one of the best one day trips in the midwest! Guided tours on paved, lighted walkways lead visitors past an unforgettable array of crystal formations. Take a break from Chicago Tourism and Wisconsin Dells resorts - the constant temperature in the cave makes touring comfortable all year round. (Learn more.)

Cave of the Mounds on the Great Wisconsin Birding & Nature Trail

Mine for Gemstones - Dig for Fossils

Here's a great way to extend your vacation packages for Wisconsin Dells! Fill your pockets with treasure and create memories to last a lifetime right here at Cave of the Mounds! Young and old alike will enjoy sifting for a dazzling array of real gemstones from our mining sluice, or take your turn digging for fossils in our NEW Fossil Dig! (Learn more.)

Explore Cave of the Mounds Above Ground

Our park grounds are nestled in the rolling hills of beautiful Southwest Wisconsin's driftless area. Wander our Prairie and Oak Savanna nature trails. Be dazzled in our Butterfly Gardens. Join one of our FREE interpretive programs in our new Discovery Center. And browse in our amazing Rock Shop. (Learn more.)

What's New?

There's always something going on at Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark! Join in the fun - whether it's to participate in our new Summer Camps or to enjoy a unique special event - come see why people all over the world rate Cave of the Mounds as one of the best one day trips in the Midwest. (Learn more.)

Dane County land purchase to link Cave of the Mounds with local parks via bike trail. (Learn more.)

Cave of the Mounds is named as a viewing location on the Great Wisconsin Birding & Nature Trail! (Learn more)