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2 days ago · Jewel Cave is a National Park Service site with over 215 miles of mapped passages and stunning formations. Learn about its history, wildlife, and tours through videos, podcasts, and ranger programs.
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Discovery Tour Details: This 20-minute program is a brief...
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In addition, you can view boxwork, cave popcorn, flowstone,...
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Ranger-guided tours are required to enter Jewel Cave, and...
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Welcome to Jewel Cave National Monument. The monument is...
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Historic Lantern Tours / Tour tickets are purchased near the...
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Phone: 605 673-8300 The main phone line connects visitors...
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Jewel Cave National Monument contains Jewel Cave, currently the fifth longest cave in the world and second longest cave in the United States, with 220.01 miles (354.07 km) of mapped passageways as of May 2024. It is located approximately 13 miles (21 km) west of the town of Custer in Black Hills of South Dakota.
- 1,273 acres (5.15 km²)
- 137,275 (in 2016)
- February 7, 1908
- Custer, South Dakota
Jan 10, 2024 · Current Jewel Cave Statistics: Length: 219.66 miles / 353.51 km (as of January 8, 2024) Vertical Extent: 832.1 feet (Jewel Cave is the deepest cave in the Black Hills) Largest Room: The Big Duh. 570 feet long, averages 90-180 feet wide and 30 feet high. Tallest Passage: Wall Street. 136 feet.
Oct 13, 2021 · Learn about cave exploration and the formations of Jewel Cave at the visitor center. Find information on hours, amenities, tours, and park film.
Sep 2, 2023 · Explore the natural wonders, history, and culture of Jewel Cave, the third longest cave in the world. Find out how to visit, join the Junior Ranger program, and shop at the park store.
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