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Notable cave · Gosper, Nebraska

Bailey Dam

Bailey Dam is a cave in Gosper, Nebraska.

Bailey Dam: 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 Bailey Dam

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 Bailey Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.38000, -99.74361. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bailey Dam open today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Bailey Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bailey Dam?

    Nearby: Medicine Creek Dam (lake, 50 km), Medicine Creek State Wildlife Management and Recreation Area (sanctuary, 55 km), Harlan County Lake (lake, 67 km), Robert Henri Historical Walkway (museum, 71 km), Gardner-Larson Dam (lake, 3 km), Oxford State Wildlife Management Area (sanctuary, 18 km).

    Is Bailey Dam worth visiting?

    Bailey Dam is listed as a notable cave in Nebraska on Spotwander.