Wild Cave Tour: Pannell Cave

Location of Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Stock Creek Recreation Area
Main Park Address: Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., Duffield, VA 24244.

When

Aug. 22, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Have you ever wondered what lies under your feet? Experience unique rock formations such as stalactites and stalagmites and walk the rim of a waterfall. We will visit, but not disturb, the homes of cave critters such as salamanders, crickets, and snails. We are about to discover the world underneath our feet.

Guests will be given a helmet, with a LED light on it, along with gloves and knee pads. Guest must use park gear. Expect to get dirty during exploration. For your comfort and safety, closed-toed shoes are required. Long pants and long sleeve shirts are heavily encouraged. 

This program is open to anyone ages 10 and up. 

There will be a cost of $10 per person or $7 per person for groups of 4 or more. 

To register or for more information, call (276) 940-2674. Pre-registration is required.

Natural Tunnel State Park is proud to offer red/green colorblindness correcting outdoor glasses by EnChroma during all offered programming; three protan red sensitivity and three deutan green sensitivity are available for use during programs.

group of guests in helmets looking at cave formations, illuminated by headlamps

Documents

  1. caving-guest-information-(4)1.pdf

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $10/person; $7/person for groups 4+..
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-940-2674
Email Address: naturaltunnel@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

History/Culture | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

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