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    Jewel Cave

    National Monument South Dakota

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  • No Reservations in 2013

    Beginning January 2, 2013, Jewel Cave National Monument will not offer advanced ticket reservations, except for Wild Caving dates. Due to construction projects and assumed disruptions in service, ticket sales will occur on a first come first serve basis. More »

For Kids

There are many ways for kids to explore Jewel Cave National Monument. You can download a crossword, scavenger hunt, and word searches to take with you on your trip to Jewel Cave, and kids ages 5-12 can participate in the Junior Ranger Program. Follow the links to learn more!

Did You Know?

Beautiful gypsum flowers in Jewel Cave/NPS file photo

When Jewel Cave was established as a National Monument in 1908, it was thought to be a small but pretty cave. It wasn’t until 1959 that explorers began to realize that Jewel Cave may be one of the longest caves in the world.