Advance reservations are required for all overnight packages. The group leader will check-in their group at the gift shop after everyone in their party has arrived. After everyone has been checked-in and got everything they'll need for the night (extra clothes, sleeping bags, flashlight, etc.), a guide will walk the group down through the commercial portion of the cave, to their campsite. Campers carry their belongings roughly 600-yards from the gift shop where you check-in to the room where you'll be staying (pack light). You will leave your camping gear in your campsite, then prepare for the tours included in your overnight package. Specifically, the "What Waits Below" overnight package is for ages 6 and up and includes 2 tours - Rocky Topper Adventure tour and the Walking Tour. The walking tour is included in all of the overnight packages, and is the only tour with a light show. The other overnight packages have different age requirements and include different adventure tours. Feel free to call us at 931-668-4396 between 9am-5pm central time with any additional questions you may have. We will be happy to answer them.

It was great! It was an easy walk and our guide was very knowledgeable. It was definitely worth it.

Thank you for your question. Inside the cave, it is a consistent 56 degrees year-round. The climate outside is anyone's guess though, as Tennessee weather tends to be a little unpredictable. Most of the concerts do sell out, so if you see a lineup posted you are interested in, it is best to go ahead and secure your tickets. Yes, we do have country acts that perform. Mac McAnally is coming up on August 17, and we have hosted such names as Kip Moore and High Valley. There will be a few more concerts announced soon. Please keep an eye on the website and social media to learn of new artists coming to Cumberland Caverns. Thank you!

Thank you for your question and everyone who answered. There are 350 stone cut steps over to the light show (Optional-there is a bench to wait for your group to return) and another set of steps (maybe 25) going down Lamon's Loop. There are handrails anywhere there are steps as well as on the Volcano Room hill. The tour is approximately 1.5 miles of uneven terrain that takes approximately an hour and a half to complete and is considered of moderate intensity. No crawling is involved on the Daily Walking Tour. Please note: We are not handicap accessible.

Thank you for your question. Yes, you can use a child carrier backpack on the Daily Walking Tour. We look forward to seeing you in September.

Thank you for your question. Cumberland Caverns Live currently offers either early admission or general admission with the option to purchase an add-on cave tour or overnight adventure to your concert ticket. We have a snackbar located inside the cave that features homemade chili, bbq, brauts, wraps, and various other refreshments and treats. We hope to see you 333' below soon!

Sorry, you cannot swim in any of our underground pools. You probably wouldn't want to because it is 56 degrees below the surface all year long. Thank you for your question and we hope you will visit us soon.

Thank you for your question. Concerts are announced through the Bluegrass Underground website. I am unable to post a link in the Q&A forum, but if you Google "Bluegrass Underground" you will be directed to their page.

Thank you for your question. The tour you choose all depends on the ages of the people in your group and their physical condition and hiking experience. If you are new to caving or have young ones in your group (ages 6 and up), the Rocky Topper would be a perfect start for your introduction to spelunking. Higgenbothams Revenge is a great mid-level tour for ages 12 and up in good physical condition. If you are an experienced hiker over the age of 16 and in optimal health, we highly suggest the Parts Unknown trip. You can also, for just a few dollars more, make any of these daytime adventures into a caveman campout. Please check the website out for all the details of each adventure tour and sign up for our Cave Mail to receive all the latest information and special offers we have going. Please feel free to call and talk to our reservations manager for more information and ask any other questions you may have 931-668-4396. Thanks again!!!