Mystery Cave Tours

Discovered in 1937, Mystery Cave is the longest cave in Minnesota - spanning over 13 miles underground. It is a network of passages that was dissolved by moving water.

On the tours, you will travel the subterranean paths this water has taken, seeing many of the features that make up Mystery Cave including stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, fossils, and beautiful underground pools. Parks naturalists lead your tour through various portions of the cave and explain its history, its features, and how it was formed.

Tour options

• One Hour Tour - View unique cave formations along with pools and dramatic linear passageways.
• Two Hour Tour - Experience a rustic, flashlight tour with a focus on cave geology.
• Wild Caving Tour - A great introduction to the challenging sport of caving.
• School Tour - Educational field tours for students, customized to their level of study.
• Advanced Educational Tour - Special prearranged tours with in-depth geology instruction.

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Please Remember

• Warm dress and sturdy shoes are recommended (underground temperature is 48°F/9°C).
• Contact the park for ADA accessible tours and information.
• Flash photography is allowed.
• Rocks and artifacts must be left in the cave!

Reserve a tour

Reservations are available for the one hour and two hour tours. Up to 10 tickets can be reserved with one reservation.

To schedule a school tour, a wild caving tour, or an advanced educational tour, please contact the park at 507-937-3251.

Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park

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