Laurel Cave - Carter Caves SP, KY, US
N 38° 22.493 W 083° 06.911
17S E 315232 N 4249528
Located in Carter Caves State Park
Waymark Code: WMTQ8Q
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2016
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Laurel Cave (SEASONAL: May 1-Labor Day) is an undeveloped cave that is formed along a vertical joint. The downstream entrance is located alongside Cave Branch. Laurel Cave is also home to several thousand Indiana Bats and is managed for these bats similar to Bat and Saltpeter Cave.
**REGULATIONS FOR SELF EXPLORATION CAVES**
Laurel Cave can only be visited from May 1-Labor Day
You must obtain a permit from the Welcome Center to enter the two caves.
The permit is for Laurel & Horn Hollow Caves ONLY!!
Permits are available from 9:00 A.M. until 1 1/2 hrs before the Welcome Center closes.
You must have at least two people in your group.
Everyone in your group must have a flashlight and close toed shoes. (Cell phone LED lights DO NOT COUNT AS A LIGHT SOURCE!)
Permits my not be issued due to bad weather conditions & high water levels.
Littering or in any way defacing any natural feature will be considered an offense subject to prosecution.
Any clothing or object taken into these caves shall not be taken into another cave system outside of Carter Caves. This may help prevent spreading white nose syndrome through the bat community.
Type of Land: State Park
Managed By: KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
Contact Info: chriso.perry@ky.gov
Website: [Web Link]
Type of Cave: Karst Cave
Contains Stalactites: no
Contains Stalagmites: no
Contains Bats: yes
Price of Admission: 10.00 (listed in local currency)
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