Explore Three Amazing Caves with the Central PA Cave Explorer Passport
Discover three unforgettable underground adventures with the FREE Central PA Cave Explorer Passport. Whether you're a first-time explorer or a longtime cave enthusiast, the Passport is a fun way to experience some of Central Pennsylvania's most remarkable natural attractions while saving on admission.
Each participating cave offers a unique experience—from spectacular limestone formations and fascinating geology to rich history and guided tours. Visit all three locations, collect your stamps, and earn an official PA Cave Explorer Sticker as a keepsake of your adventure.
Plan Your Cave Adventure
Whether you visit all three caves in a single weekend or spread your adventure throughout the season, you'll experience three unique destinations and create lasting memories along the way.
Start your journey at any participating cave and see where your underground adventure takes you!
How It Works
Begin your adventure at any participating cave.
- Admission to your first cave visit is at regular price.
- After your first cave visit, receive $2 off regular cave tour admission for the passport holder and up to three family members at each of the remaining two participating caves.
- Collect a stamp at all three caves and earn an official PA Cave Explorer Sticker when your passport is complete.
Where to Pick Up Your FREE Passport
The Central PA Cave Explorer Passport is available free of charge at participating caves and select regional visitor centers, including:
- Penn's Cave
- Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks
- Woodward Cave
- Happy Valley Adventure Bureau*
- Raystown Lake Visitor Center*
- Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau*
*Passport availability at visitor bureaus may vary.
Before You Visit
Each participating cave operates independently. Before your visit, please check each cave's website for:
- Current hours of operation
- Tour schedules
- Admission prices
- Accessibility information
- Seasonal closures or special notices
For visitors who require accessible cave access, both Lincoln Caverns and Woodward Cave offer accessible sections of their caverns with advance reservations.
Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks
Where Science, Adventure & Discovery are NATURALLY FUN!
Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park
Spend the Day at America's only all-water cavern & farm-nature-wildlife park.
Woodward Cave & Campground
A premier natural wonder in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains.
Plan Ahead
Each participating cave offers a distinctly different experience, making the Central PA Cave Explorer Passport the perfect way to discover the natural beauty, geology, and history hidden beneath Central Pennsylvania.
Before you visit, be sure to check each cave's website for current hours of operation, tour schedules, ticket information, accessibility details, and seasonal updates. Because each cave operates independently, hours, admission policies, tour schedules, accessibility, and visitor information may vary throughout the year.
Directions
- Start at Woodward Cave and take PA-45 East through Penns Valley toward Centre Hall.
- Arrive at Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park in about 35–40 minutes.
- After Penn’s Cave, head back to PA-192 and connect to US-322 West toward Huntingdon.
- Arrive at Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks in about 1 hour.
Passport Restrictions
Discount is not valid at your first cave visit. First cave visited must be paid at regular admission price. Valid for regular cave tour admission only. Passport must be presented at purchase. Cannot be combined with other offers, group rates, or discounts. One passport per family. No cash value. Participating caves: Penn's Cave, Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks, and Woodward Cave.