• A water drop clings onto the edge of a orange stalactite, surrounded by white stalactites.

    Timpanogos Cave

    National Monument Utah

Captivating Canyon Caves

Explore an underground world naturally unseen. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and bend to enter beautifully decorated rooms. Learn the science behind formations and colors once thought of as mysterious. Leave some room for discovery too- not everything about caves is completely understood.

The visitor center and caves are open May 25 through September 22, depending on conditions.

Features

  • A ranger and two visitors marvel at the ceiling of Chimes Chamber which is covered with cave formations.

    Explore Underground

    What’s it like inside of Mt. Timpanogos? Take a ranger guided tour through three caves and discover the power of water, minerals and time.

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  • Two new Junior Rangers show off their badges while our ranger lends some real ranger hats to try on!

    Become a Junior Ranger

    Join the ranks! Earn your free badge or patch by picking up a booklet onsite or downloading a copy, complete the activities and return for review.

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  • National Park Service arrowhead inside of a caption bubble.

    Join the Conversation

    Find us, friend us, follow us- Timpanogos Cave is Social! Currently on Facebook and Twitter, with other platforms coming soon.

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  • Rangers work to restore Middle Cave Lake, taking out many 5-gallon buckets of debris to reach the natural cave floor.

    Scientists at Work in the Caves

    Stay up to date on the latest discoveries and studies going on in the Timpanogos Cave System.

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  • Close-up picture of the Great Heart, a large stalactite formed from several that joined together.

    Through the Lens

    Free photo and video downloads for your use! Improve that report or Facebook posting with the power of a picture.

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  • Visitors at an evening program held on the Visitor Center porch raise their hands to respond to the ranger.

    Enjoyable and Educational- Ranger Programs

    Want to know more about your National Monument? Free ranger programs are offered May-September for all ages, including activities just for kids!

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  • The cover of the 4th and 5th grade classroom packet.

    Caves in Your Classroom

    Present cave inspired curriculum-based lessons to your class this year. It’s easy with our activities designed by teachers for teachers.

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Did You Know?

Helictite

Timpanogos Cave is known for its high concentration of helictites - a spiraling cave formation that seems to defy gravity.  Helictites are formed when calcite crystals and dissolved impurities are forced out of a tiny central canal in the helictite by hydrostatic pressure.