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Notable cave · Edmonson, Kentucky

Slave Cave

Slave Cave is a cave in Edmonson, Kentucky.

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Slave Cave: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this cave: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Slave Cave

Season: Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Slave Cave — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.10114, -86.07082. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Slave Cave open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Slave Cave yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Slave Cave?

    Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Slave Cave?

    Nearby: Martin Ridge Cave System (cave, 7 km), Cedar Sink (viewpoint, 11 km), Mammoth Cave National Park (cave, 14 km), Great Onyx Cave (cave, 16 km), Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo (sanctuary, 21 km), Indian Hill (viewpoint, 24 km).

    Is Slave Cave worth visiting?

    Slave Cave is listed as a notable cave in Kentucky on Spotwander.