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Notable cave · Jackson, Alabama

Stephen's Gap

Stephen's Gap is a cave in Jackson, Alabama.

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Stephen's Gap: 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 Stephen's Gap

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 Stephen's Gap — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 34.67688, -86.22833. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Stephen's Gap open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Stephen's Gap yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Stephen's Gap?

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

    What are the places to visit near Stephen's Gap?

    Nearby: Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge (cave, 10 km), Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge (cave, 14 km), Cathedral Caverns (church, 14 km), Cathedral Caverns State Park (church, 14 km), Keel Mountain (viewpoint, 16 km), Gunters Mountain (viewpoint, 16 km).

    Is Stephen's Gap worth visiting?

    Stephen's Gap is listed as a notable cave in Alabama on Spotwander.