Visit FAQs

Tickets are sold primarily in our Visitor Center. Ticket Reservations are not necessary.

Our ticket prices are as follows:

Regular Admission (Ages 13+)…$21.99

Child Admission (Ages 4-12)…$12.99

Tot Admission (Ages 3 and under)…Free

We have one main parking lot that currently does not have a cover charge.

Accessible parking is available at the bottom of the service drive.

Parking for large campers and trailers is available near our Barn Discovery Center.

A bicycle rack is provided by the handicap parking at the bottom of the service drive near the buildings.

The Cave is not wheelchair, walker or stroller accessible, however, most above ground activities are. We also have an accessible stall  in each restroom.

While strollers are NOT allowed inside the cave, we do have a few front facing baby carriers that you can borrow for no charge.

Pets are NOT allowed in the cave, trails, or in buildings. 

Service animals by law are permitted in all areas of our property.   Emotional Support, Therapy, Comfort or Companion Animals are not service animals.  

We realize that some of our guests visit when they are already traveling with their pets.   Pets are permitted in the upper main parking area only and must be supervised and leashed – or otherwise contained – at all times. Pet owners are responsible for proper removal and disposal of their pets’ waste. Waste should be collected and contained in a pet waste bag and disposed of in trash receptacles.  

If you cannot leave your pet at home and are traveling with a pet on a hot day, we have two outdoor kennels that you may use rather than leave your pet in a hot car.  These kennels are free to use and are along a spur of the state bike trail, which is a great place to walk your leashed pet.  Bring a photo ID to our ticket desk to get the key for the kennel.  Pets left in kennels are not attended and the kennels are not recommended for dogs who dig or are anxious when left unattended.  In these cases we recommend having one person stay with your pet while some of your party tours the cave and then switching so everyone can enjoy the experience and  your pet is not left alone.  Cave of the Mounds is not responsible for decisions made in regards to a pet’s health and safety. 

Pets must be under owner control at all times. Pet owners are not allowed to let their pets interfere in any manner with other people’s enjoyment of the park.

Our guests are welcome to take pictures inside the cave and throughout the property of this unique place to visit in Wisconsin.

Tri-pods, mono-pods and selfie sticks are not allowed inside the cave. 

Professional/staged photography requires a purchased photo permit

For Photographers taking posed/formal photos (e.g., engagement, wedding, senior year, family)

DAILY one-time use above ground permit – $30.  Photographers must have a permit for each individual photo session or shoot with each client. Mini shoots are considered multiple sessions and require an annual photography permit.

ANNUAL above ground photography permit – $300 per year. The annual permit allows multiple sessions with different clients in a day or on multiple occasions for one year starting from the permit purchase date.

Photography Permit Policy PDF

Guest WiFi is available above ground near the Visitor Center and Gift Shop.

Basic first aid supplies such as Bandages and ice packs are available upon request in the Visitor Center and Gift Shop.

Cave of the Mounds accepts cash and card (Visa, mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, etc.) No personal checks accepted.

There is not an ATM on-site at Cave of the Mounds. There are ATMs in both Blue Mounds and Mount Horeb, both towns are located approx. 5 minutes or less from Cave of the Mounds.

Restrooms are available inside the Visitor Center.

Changing stations are available in both restrooms.

Accessibility: Each restroom has one accessible stall.