Great Saltpetre Cave
49 mi
37.3677°N, 84.2036°W
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Caves near Lexington
6 Caves Within 75 Miles Kentucky Public Land
6 caves within 75 miles of Lexington, Kentucky. Closest: Great Saltpetre Cave (49 mi), Waterfall Cave (49 mi), Abode 1 (50 mi). Always check seasonal closures — many caves close during bat maternity season (May–August).
Check bat season closures before visiting any wild cave. Many caves require permits or are only accessible on guided tours. Never disturb cave formations — it takes thousands of years to grow a single stalactite. See all caves in Kentucky →
6 Caves near Lexington, KY
Waterfall Cave
49 mi
37.3681°N, 84.2357°W
Abode 1
50 mi
37.3337°N, 84.7275°W
Resurgence Cave
50 mi
37.4860°N, 83.9105°W
Short Creek Cave
62 mi
37.1501°N, 84.4317°W
Eleven Jones Cave
68 mi
38.2225°N, 85.7243°W