Spring Cave is open again

The closure order for Spring Cave has been rescinded effective June 28, 2019.  The cave is now open for normal visitation under the same rules as in previous years (permits and decon required).  Reports say that the water level in the cave is dropping rapidly.  Please note that the cave will be closed again after … [Read more…]

Spring Cave is closed

The Blanco Ranger District of the White River National Forest has issued an emergency closure order for Spring Cave, effective April 2, 2019. The stated reason for the closure is that “the cave and karst system above the cave is being monitored for potential impacts resulting from the 2018 Cabin Lake fire. Due to the … [Read more…]

Groaning Cave visitation summary 2017-2018

Access to Groaning Cave, Colorado’s longest cave, is managed by the Colorado Cave Survey for the White river National Forest.  A short summary has been prepared of caver visitation to Groaning Cave during the years 2017 and 2018, based on the log entries in the cave register filled out by every caver group.  There were … [Read more…]