INTO THE DARK · CAVES DIRECTORY

Caves in Massachusetts

6 Caves Found

Massachusetts has limited cave infrastructure. The nearest true karst cave country is the Helderbergs of New York or the Appalachian Valley and Ridge province in Pennsylvania. Howe Caverns in New York is about two hours west and is the most accessible cave experience from most of Massachusetts.

Every cave listed here is on public or accessible land. Always bring three light sources, water, and let someone know your plans before entering any undeveloped cave. Temperature inside: typically 50–62°F year-round. Explore all caves on the Trek4Free map →

Devil's Den

Cave Self-Guided Public Land

OSM-mapped cave entrance · 42.7806°N, 70.8765°W

Gut Cave

Cave Self-Guided Public Land

OSM-mapped cave entrance · 42.7645°N, 70.8551°W

King Philip’s Cave

Cave Self-Guided Public Land

OSM-mapped cave entrance · 42.0731°N, 71.1857°W

Overhanging Rock and Pool

Cave Self-Guided Public Land

OSM-mapped cave entrance · 42.4378°N, 71.5716°W

Panther Cave

Cave Self-Guided Public Land

OSM-mapped cave entrance · 42.4347°N, 71.1105°W

Swallow Cave

Cave Self-Guided Public Land

OSM-mapped cave entrance · 42.4162°N, 70.9103°W