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Dunbar Cave


Dunbar Cave
Clarksville, TN
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What's Near Dunbar Cave

Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Riverview Inn $89 0.2 mi 0.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Midtown Inn $47 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Clarksville $110 6.8 mi 10.9 km 3 of 5 stars
Days Inn North $65 6.8 mi 10.9 km 3 of 5 stars
Candlewood Suites Clarksville $119 6.8 mi 10.9 km 4 of 5 stars
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restaurant Distance Rating
Frank's Hamburger 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Black Horse Pub & Brewery 0.2 mi 0.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Lasaters Coffee & Tea 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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Nearest Top-Rated Things to Do
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Thing to Do Distance Rating
Port Royal State Park 15.2 mi 24.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Bell Witch Cave and Cabin 21.1 mi 33.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge 30.2 mi 48.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Clarksville
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Traveler Description: Dunbar Cave State Natural area is located in Clarksville at the corner of Dunbar Cave Road and Old Dunbar Cave Road.  The natural area has... more »
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Attraction type: Cavern/cave

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“Looking forward to going back”
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4 of 5 stars
jake_brake2007 651 contributions
Knoxville, Tennessee
Dec 28, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

According to the locals, Dunbar Cave used to be the happening spot in the Clarksville/Fort Campbell/Austin Peay area. Today, the cave is now a state natural area that offers picnic areas, lake side trails (paved, easy), and a visitor’s center. Cave tours are by reservation only. This place is pretty. The stage/concession stand/ticket booth located at the entrance of the... more

“Just love the cave and the beauty of it”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Leesburg,Florida
May 22, 2005

I used to live in Tennessee a few years back and use to go visit the cave all the time and now that i am in Florida I still visit it everytime I am up towards that way. No you aren't allowed to go in it any time you feel like it but u can see it when u get... more

“I just love this cave.”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Kimberly, Idaho
Mar 4, 2005

I just love this cave. Even though it is not available to the public to just walk it whenever you want, you plan a reservation and you are in. The cave is amazing. With the darkness and the moisture, it just is pleasant. more

“Its always nice to be able to get back to nature..”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Clarksville, TN
Dec 28, 2003
8/16 found this review helpful

Its always nice to be able to get back to nature. I love going to Dunbar Cave and walking the 1.7 mile trail and then the .7 mile trail. Great place to get some exercise and enjoy beautiful scenery. Cave tours take a little bit of foresight, but thats not all that Dunbar Cave has to offer. Take a break,... more

“It's a great place”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Clarksville, TN
Jul 28, 2003
7/12 found this review helpful

I think Dunbar cave is a great place. Check for cave tour dates and times and you will have a wonderful fun family time. I live here and take my children to the lake often. Also they have scheduled events for kids like last night we went to an event called FIREFLYS where we learned interesting facts about the beetle... more

“Timing is Everything”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Clarksville, Tennessee
Mar 15, 2003
6/8 found this review helpful

There are regularly scheduled cave tours, but you need check the schedule. Take your own flashlight. It is definitely worth checking out. When there is no cave tour it is still nice to walk the trails and enjoy the beauty of nature. more

“Lots of Hype but not able to tour”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Wales, WI
Mar 13, 2003
7/18 found this review helpful

As we were hapenstance in Clarksville and driving through town, we saw arrow signs leading to the Dunbar Cave. So, we decided to check it our. The weather was beautiful on March 8th with a temperature of 76 degrees. Parked the car and followed the sign to the cave. And that's it. It is rusty gated up. Although the map... more

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Clarksville, TN
Tel: 931-648-5526