Seneca Caverns
The highest-elevation commercial cave in West Virginia, with a guided tour of about 1 hour, featuring the stalactite "Corn Crib" hall and Indigenous legends.
Seneca Caverns is located about 10 km south of Seneca Rocks, near Riverton. The cave entrance sits at about 1,000 meters above sea level. It opened to the public in the 19th century, and visitors' signatures from 1872 are still preserved inside. The guided tour lasts about an hour and covers roughly 1 km of passages, passing stalactite formations such as the Fairy Hall and the Flowstone Falls. Legend says a Seneca princess once took refuge in the cave. The temperature inside stays around 12°C year-round, so bring a jacket. Adult admission is about 20 US dollars. Outside the cave, there is a gem-panning experience, making it suitable for families.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Nov 10:00–17:00; shorter hours in winter (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Seneca Rocks
- Spruce Knob
- Dolly Sods Wilderness
- Smoke Hole Caverns
- Canaan Valley Resort State Park
- Timberline Mountain
- Bear Rocks Preserve
- Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge