SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE due to staff availability, emergency situations, construction projects, inclement weather, and/or special events. In the event of inclement winter weather, visitors are advised to call ahead at (605) 673-8300. Visitor Center hours are subject to change during severe weather.
Late Spring Tour Schedule (May 4 to May 24, 2019)
Visitor Center Hours - Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Note: During the month of May, Jewel Cave will be hosting several school groups. As a result, cave tours may include other groups of various ages.
Scenic Tour offered daily at 9:20 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:40 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 2:40 p.m.
Discovery Talk offered daily at 9:35 a.m., 11:35 a.m., 1:35 p.m., and 3:35 p.m.
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Early Summer Tour Schedule (Memorial Day weekend, May 25 through June 8, 2019):
Visitor Center Hours - Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Scenic Tour offered daily at 9:20 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 11:20 a.m., (12:00 p.m.), 12:40 p.m., 1:20 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:40 p.m., (3:20 p.m.), and 3:40 p.m.
Discovery Talk offered daily at 9:35 a.m., 11:35 a.m., 1:35 p.m., and 4:25 p.m.
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Summer Tour Schedule (June 9 through August 17, 2019):
Visitor Center Hours - Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Scenic Tour offered daily at 8:20 a.m., 8:40 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:40 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:20 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 2:40 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 3:20 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 4:20 p.m.
Discovery Talk offered daily at 9:35 a.m., 11:35 a.m., 1:35 p.m., 3:35 p.m., 4:35 p.m., and 5:15 p.m.
Historic Lantern Tours may begin during the second week of June depending on the following statement.
NOTE: Due to unpredictable weather conditions and the presence of hibernating bats, Historic Lantern Tour dates may be suspended into mid to late June. Interested participants should contact the visitor center in early June for a firm schedule.
After the bats have finished hibernating, the Historic Lantern Tours will be offered daily at 9:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Additional tours may be available at 11:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. by late June. Note: The Historic Lantern Tour has an age restriction, all participants must be age 8 or older.
A Wild Caving Tour may be offered in early June if tour guides for this specific tour are successfully trained. Otherwise, tours are planned to begin in mid-June; however a start date has yet to be determined. Interested participants should contact the visitor center in mid-June for more information. Note: The Wild Caving Tour has an age restriction, all participants must be age 16 or older.
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Late Summer Tour Schedule (August 18 through September 2, 2019):
Visitor Center Hours - Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Scenic Tour offered daily at 9:00 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:40 p.m., 1:20 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:40 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 3:20 p.m., and 3:40 p.m.
Discovery Talk offered daily at 9:35 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:35 a.m., 1:35 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 4:25 p.m.
Historic Lantern Tour offered daily at 9:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (Last day for this tour is Labor Day Monday.) Note: The Historic Lantern Tour has an age restriction, all participants must be age 8 or older.
A Wild Caving Tour will be offered at 11:30 a.m. in late August (dates to be determined). The last day for a Wild Caving Tour is August 29. Reservations are required and can be made in early August. Reservations will be taken or processed between 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. This tour's check-in time at the visitor center is 11:00 AM. This tour may not be available in September due to staff availability. Note: The Wild Caving Tour has an age restriction, all participants must be age 16 or older.
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Early Fall Tour Schedule (September 3 - 28, 2019):
Visitor Center Hours - Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Scenic Tour offered daily at 9:20 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:40 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 2:40 p.m.
Discovery Talk offered daily at 9:35 a.m., 11:35 a.m., 1:35 p.m., and 3:35 p.m.
There are no Historic Lantern Tours or Wild Caving Tours after Labor Day.
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Fall Tour Schedule (September 29 and 30, 2019): Due to a planned construction project inside the cave during the off-season, Jewel Cave is not taking advanced reservations for Scenic Tours from October 1, 2019 through April 2020. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to assisting with your vacation plans in the future.
Visitor Center Hours - Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Scenic Tour offered daily at 10:00 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:40 p.m., and 2:40 p.m.
Discovery Talk offered daily at 9:35 a.m. and 3:35 p.m.
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Early Winter Schedule – No Tours (October 1 through November 30, 2019): Beginning on October 1, 2019, the second phase of a planned construction project within Jewel Cave will begin, with a cave closure through the off-season. All cave tours will be suspended until mid to late April 2020. Even though the cave will be "closed" during the off-season; the Visitor Center, surface trails, and park store will be open daily.
Visitor Center Hours - Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Mountain Time), except the Monument will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (November 28).
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Winter Schedule – No Tours (December 1, 2019 through late April, 2020): Due to a planned construction project within Jewel Cave, (started on October 1, 2019), all cave tours will be suspended until mid to late April 2020. The Visitor Center, surface trails, and park store will be open during the cave closure.
Visitor Center Hours - Open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Mountain Time). The Monument is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The Monument is closed on Federal holidays such as Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year’s Day (January 1).
