Cave of the Mounds, National Natural Landmark

How to find us

We are located twenty miles west of Madison just off U.S. Highways 18 and 151 between Mount Horeb and Blue Mounds.

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Specific Directions:

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Madison: Take the Beltline, Hwys 12/18 to exit 258, Hwys 18W/151S (Dodgeville exit, also know as Midvale Blvd or Verona Road). Go 25 miles. We are just 5 miles West of Mount Horeb. Exit on Cave of the Mounds Road (no exit ramp). We are 1/2 mile north of 18/151.

Fun Fact

The Cave was discovered in a routine quarry blast.

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Milwaukee: Take I-94 West towards Madison. Just east of Madison, take exit 4A, I-90E/I-39S towards Janesville.  Go 4 miles. Then take exit 142A, Hwys12/18 West (also called the "Beltline"). Continue 7 miles to exit 258, Hwys18W/151S (Dodgeville exit, also known as Midvale Blvd or Verona Road). Go 25 miles. We are just 5 miles West of Mount Horeb. Exit on Cave of the Mounds Road (no exit ramp). We are 1/2 mile north of 18/151.

Chicago: Take I-90 North, bypassing Rockford and Janesville. Just south of Madison, take left hand exit (#142A) Hwys 12/18 West.  Go 7 miles to exit 258, Hwys 18W/151S (Dodgeville exit, also know as Midvale Blvd or Verona Road). Go 25 miles. We are just 5 miles West of Mount Horeb. Exit on Cave of the Mounds Road (no exit ramp). We are 1/2 mile north of 18/151.

Rockford: Take Hwy 51 North to I-90 West towards Madison.Just south of Madison, take left hand exit (#142A) Hwys 12/18 West.  Go 7 miles to exit 258, Hwys 18W/151S (Dodgeville exit, also know as Midvale Blvd or Verona Road). Go 25 miles. We are just 5 miles West of Mount Horeb. Exit on Cave of the Mounds Road (no exit ramp). We are 1/2 mile north of 18/151.

Wisconsin Dells: Take Hwy 12 East towards Madison.  Just past Sauk City take 78 South into Mount Horeb. At the roundabout, turn right onto Hwy. ID (Also called Main Street or Springdale Street). Take this out of Mount Horeb for about 5 miles and turn right on Cave of the Mounds Road.