Outdoors
Caves near Evansville
7 named caves within 75 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Caves within 75 mi
7
Closest
49.4 mi
Cave-in-Rock State Park
Worth the drive
Map
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All caves, nearest first
- 49.4miCave-in-Rock State Park
- 49.6miCave in Rock
- 52.3miRockhouse Cliffs Rockshelters
- 59.5miBurrows Cave
- 69.4miWyandotte Caves
- 70.2miMarengo Cave
- 70.7miFisher Ridge Cave System
Straight-line distance from the center of Evansville; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Show caves run guided tours with lighting and paths; wild caves need training, gear and often a permit.
Caves stay near the area’s year-round average temperature, often in the 50s °F, even in summer.
Many caves close seasonally to protect hibernating bats from white-nose syndrome. Follow closures and decontamination rules.
Questions
What is the closest cave to Evansville?
Cave-in-Rock State Park, about 49.4 miles from the center of Evansville.
How many caves are near Evansville?
7 named caves are within 75 miles.
Can you visit caves near Evansville?
Some are show caves with guided tours and others sit in parks with marked trails. Check each cave’s park or operator for tour times, closures and age limits before you go.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.