Cathedral Caverns State Park Cabins

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• The full amenity rental cabins at Cathedral Caverns State Park are now available! Cabins are operated and maintained by Vista Recreation. Enjoy a cabin getaway and the endless adventure at Cathedral Caverns State Park!

  Cathedral Caverns is a short drive from several great north Alabama attractions including: Lake Guntersville, Monte Sano, Desoto and Buck’s Pocket State Parks, Scottsboro, Huntsville, and the Marshall Space Flight Center.

  Cathedral Caverns was originally called Bat Cave, and opened to the public by Jacob Gurley in the 1950's. The cave was renamed because of its cathedral-like appearance. Purchased by the state in 1987, it was opened as a State Park in the summer of 2000. The first feature most people notice about Cathedral Caverns is its massive entrance. The huge opening measures 126 feet wide and 25 feet high, a possible world record for commercial caves. The grand entrance is only the beginning. Inside the cavern are some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created including “Goliath”- one of the largest stalagmites in the world measuring 45 feet tall and 243 feet in circumference. Cathedral Caverns features many amazing sites: a "caveman" perched atop a flowstone wall, a "frozen" waterfall, a large stalagmite forest and a most improbable stone formation - a stalagmite that is 27 feet tall and 3 inches wide!

  Features

  • Bike Riding
  • Bird Watching
  • Grills
  • Hiking/Trekking
  • Wildlife Watching

  Facilities

  

  Cabins (4 total sites)

  The Cabins at the Caverns

  Spelunker Bunker, Big Rock Cabin, and the Goliath Getaway include the following:

  • Two bedrooms and a bathroom with a full-sized tub.
  • Kitchen with a refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, and dining area with table and chairs. The kitchen is stocked with dishes and cookware.
  • Living room with a couch, built-in fireplace, and T.V.
  • Air conditioning and heating.
  • Screened-in porch.
  • One queen bed in one room, and two sets of bunk beds (4 twin beds) in the other room.
  • Sleeps 6 people.

  The Grotto (ADA) includes the following:

  • Vaulted ceilings with beams.
  • One bedroom with a queen bed and easily accessible by wheel chair.
  • Large ADA accessible bathroom and walk-in shower.
  • Kitchen with a refrigerator, stove top, microwave, and dining area with table and chairs. The kitchen is stocked with dishes and cookware. Counters are ADA accessible.
  • Screened-in porch.
  • Living room with a couch and TV for DVD movies.
  • Air conditioning and heating.
  • Sleeps 2 people.

  Pillows and mattress covers are supplied for each cabin. Please bring your own linens.

  Spelunker Bunker is the only pet-friendly cabin. Additional fees apply when booking.

  Additional information can be found by clicking on "Need to Know" or by selecting "Reserve Now".

  Along with your cabin stay, you receive a discount on the State Park Cavern Tours ($5 off adult tickets; $1 off children tickets).

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Vista Recreation, in a partnership agreement with Alabama State Parks, provide these facilities for your convenience and enjoyment. State Park rules apply to the cabins. The successful operation of this area depends on your cooperation and compliance of the following:

• Check-in time is 1:00 PM. Please check-in with the onsite Campground Host, who can be reached at 256-673-1168.

• Check-out time is 11:00 am.

• The entrance gate is provided for your security. Only registered campers are allowed in the park after closing hours.

• No smoking allowed in the cabins.

• Pets are not allowed in the cabins.

• Firearms or fireworks of any type are prohibited.

• You must be 21 years old to reserve a cabin.

• All trash is to be deposited in the provided dumpsters.

• Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Disruptive campers may be asked to vacate without reimbursement.

• Golf carts are not permitted for guest use, unless operated by a park volunteer with proof of state tag registration, and when applicable, have a visible ADA placard on the cart.

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