Caving Trips

We will travel through passages that are hundreds of millions of years old and visit vast rooms, such as “Fairies Ballroom,” “Tombstone,” and “Giant’s Causeway.” Kids love Worley's Cave!

A unique "inside" outdoor activity, caving can be the perfect adventure for winter, or anytime! Temperatures within a cave remain constant at about 55 degrees. Explore the beauty of natural cave features and formations and learn a bit about the life and geology of an undeveloped limestone cave.

Worley’s Cave, aka Morril's Cave State Natural Area, is located in Sullivan County, near Bluff City and Johnson City, TN. It is very close to the Watauga River and Elizabethton, TN, so it's possible to go caving in the morning and rafting on the Watauga River in the afternoon (10% discount for additional trips).

Worley's Cave is un unspoiled, "wild cave" that is known for its voluminous size. It has more than 37,000 feet of mapped passages on two levels. There are rooms more than 75 feet wide and 250 feet long, with high ceilings that often exceeds 100 feet. It is noted for its beautiful formations within the eight to ten miles of passages.

Caving with Mountain Adventure Guides

All of our trips begin with an introduction by your guide, followed by an approximately 3 hour underground caving experience. Expect to be awed by the natural beauty of this unspoiled cave!

Worley's Cave: half day trip

The introduction to Worley's Cave requires no prior caving experience. The trip is not technical, but we will wear helmets and use head-lamps - provides. There are no really tight passages with prolonged crawling. MAG provides all of the gear and an experienced guide. Worley's Cave is suitable for active, healthy people.

We meet near the caving area at 9:30 AM or 2:00 PM on the day of your trip. Expect to spend up to 4 hours with us including introduction and caving trip.

"The trip was awesome! Ben was Awesome! The cave was beyond awesome! It was like being on the moon or under the seas. It is truly a different world! Thanks so much! " 

Trip meets at 9:30 or 2:00 in Bluff City, TN near Bluff City, TN. 

Guided Caving: approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours in the cave. Expect to spend up to 4 hours with us.

Minimum age: 8

Individual Rate: $39.95 per person. Group discounts: 9-26 people: $4 per person discount: 27+ people: $8 per person discount. Price per person does not include 9.75% TN sales tax. 

What to bring: Long pants, long sleeve shirt, old tennis shoes, gloves, small day-pack, liter of water, garbage bag for wet clothes, change of clothes and shoes. Guide gratuities are customary. Please wear long pants!

No experience required: The introduction to Worley's Cave requires no prior caving experience. MAG provides all of the gear and an experienced guide. Plan on getting wet and perhaps dirty or muddy! Trip is suitable for active people.

Reservations: 1-866-USA-Raft. Call Today!  View available trip times and book online 24/7!