Visited Sunday 8-6-23 and took the 12:30PM tour. Cost for 2 adults (purchased online ahead of time with $3 added fee) was $59. We had a small group of only 3 plus the guide so what usually takes 2 hours was only 90 minutes for us but we did not feel rushed and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I had not been since 2008 and it was as lovely as I remembered. “Z” was our tour guide in training and he did a great job. Parking is ample, restrooms were very clean, and the gift shop had so much to look at and buy. There are several stairs to climb to do the tour, so that is something to consider before visiting. We did the Crystal Palace tour and highly recommend it. The caverns are stunning and well worth seeing!

WORTH THE DRIVE! *Make cave tour reservations well in advance!!* Regarding cave tour KNOW THESE AHEAD OF TIME….. NOT for the disabled. Not a commercialized cave with smooth paths- it’s all rocky and lots of climbing/maneuvering involved. Cave tour is 2.5-3 hours long and no bathroom at cave site (they make a last potty stop on drive out …bathrooms are nice and clean and there’s a shower available inside each) Only 10 people allowed per tour which is at 1:00 on Saturdays and don’t be late- they leave right at 1, putting everyone in a state park shuttle to the site. Bring a flashlight for tour. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and good shoes for climbing over rocks. Bring water-they don’t provide any on tour. Hopefully you’ll have park ranger Matt as your cave tour guide- he was informative, personable and fun. State park personnel were friendly and helpful. Headquarters had activities for children. Camp sites looked tidy. Stuart Bat Cave access is wheelchair friendly. (Aug 2023- very little bat activity due to heat and drought) Closest towns are 30 min drive either way and there is nothing between the park and towns except beautiful land. A great place to completely escape all things urban and truly unplug.