DeSoto Caverns
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“The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.”

-Isaiah 40:28

Worship God in His Natural CatHedral

Bring your church group into the dark to encounter the Light.

Lead them into a majestic adventure within God’s creation that they’ll never forget.

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Don’t miss the adventure That takes you into god’s creation.

Finding a destination that allows your church group to step out of man-made and into an awe-inspiring God-made environment is an incredible experience. This unique venue is the perfect place to disconnect from the distractions of this world and worship God within His creation.

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What Better Way to Worship?

Whether your church is studying God’s incredible creation, David’s encounters with God in caves, Jesus’ resurrection from a cavern tomb, or Jesus’ birth in a manager that was likely a cave, gathering together in this unique setting is an excellent way to connect with the timeless Creator. We believe that with the resources of awe-inspiring nature, our team of capable guides, and plenty of hands-on fun, you have the support you need right here for an unforgettable group experience.

1. An Alabama’s top trusted group destination for over 40 years

We have been trusted by scouts for over 40 years to deliver an immersive character-building experience that draws groups from throughout the southeast. Learn more about our historic caverns here.

2. Family-Friendly Attractions

Your congregation is craving shared experiences where families laugh and play together. We have over a dozen unique attractions at our location and none of them involve screens or video games, but instead, they encourage group dynamics and family participation. These attractions are perfect for building up the family and giving them wonderful “together” memories. Learn about our attractions here.

3. Experienced guides

As America’s Most Historic Caverns, we offer a truly unique environment where science and history come alive. Our certified guides will take you and your scouts on a journey that explores thousands of years of history right where it took place. During overnight adventures in our cave, enjoy a lantern tour that illuminates the vast creation as early explorers first saw it. See more of our park offerings here. 

4. Save Money

Enjoy affordable group packages. See our pricing below.

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We care about your journey.

1. Over 40 years of business providing immersive adventures

2. Hundreds of churches served

3. Over 1,000 five star reviews


Give your church family great memories at a discount group rate

Our special group prices give your church an incredible experience at an unbeatable price. And our group pricing is available for groups as small as 15 people, which makes booking your group experience more attainable! We also have a variety of group packages including day trip options and our most popular church experience, overnight stays in the cave. See our experience packages below:

OVERNIGHT GROUP EXPERIENCES

DAY GROUP EXPERIENCES

A LA CARTÈ GROUP

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Imagine Waking Up Inside of a Natural Wonder

Wake up surrounded by God’s inspiring nature.

Overnight Group Options

Overnight experiences are our most popular church booking because it is a wonderful “locked-in” experience for youth groups and it is a truly unbelievable place for a worship night that they’ll remember the rest of their lives!

Adventure Overnight Experience

$59

Special Extended Caverns Tour (part of the tour is by lantern light), followed by our Laser Light Show

Flashlight Maze

Enjoy the cave for 12 hours from 7PM to 7AM

Legendary Overnight Experience

$74

Everything from Adventure Overnight Experience, plus:

1 meal (Old Fashioned Hot Dog Roast or Breakfast)

5 Attractions*

*Attractions must be completed as a group

Epic Overnight Experience

Most Popular

$89

Everything from Adventure Overnight Experience, plus:

2 meals (Hot Dog Roast and Breakfast)

10 Attractions*

*Attractions must be completed as a group

*Prices listed are per person and do not include 7% sales tax.

Prices are only available to groups with a minimum of 20 people for Overnight Experiences. Day group experiences have a minumum requirement of 15 people.

Meal Options

*Included in Legendary Overnight and Epic Overnight Experiences

OLD FASHIONED HOT DOG ROAST

2 HOT DOGS/PERSON

POTATO CHIPS

COOKIES

MARSHMALLOWS

LEMONADE

BREAKFAST

VARIETY OF CEREALS

PASTRIES

COOKIES

FRUIT

MILK AND JUICE

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Day Group Packages

With over a dozen hands-on attractions, your church family is guaranteed to grow closer together.

ADVENTURE Group Experience

$26

Guided Caverns Tour

Maze

Panning for Gemstones

*$35/person with a meal

Express Group Experience

Very Popular

$28

Guided Caverns Tour

Maze

Panning for Gemstones

Destiny Express Train

*$37/person with a meal

Legendary Group Experience

Most Popular

$34

Guided Caverns Tour

5 Attractions

*$43/person with a meal

Epic Group Experience

Best Value

$41

Guided Caverns Tour

10 Attractions

*$50/person with a meal

*Prices listed are per person and do not include 8% sales tax.

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À la carte Options

Group Guided CAVERNS TOUR

$20

1 HOUR GUIDED CAVERNS TOUR WITH LASER LIGHT SHOW

$29/person with a meal (hot dog roast or pizza party)

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MEAL

$9

PIZZA PARTY
OR
OLD FASHIONED HOT DOG ROAST

EXTRA PICTURE

$8

Taken inside our Cathedral Room during the Caverns Tour.

A printed photo will be given to the group leader along with an online version of the photo to share with your entire group!

ATTRACTION PASS

$5

OVERNIGHT ADVENTURE PATCH

$8

PRIMITIVE TENT CAMPING

$8/night

*Prices listed are per person and do not include 7% sales tax.

Frequently Asked Questions

A minimum of 20 people are required to book an overnight.
  • A backpack or duffel bag packed with all of your gear. Helpful Hint: You will carry your gear .2 miles from the parking area to the cave, so pack what you can carry that distance.
  • A sturdy flashlight with charged batteries
  • A small pack to carry a water bottle
  • Toothpaste and toothbrush
  • Change of clothes, socks, and a jacket
  • Towel (we have a few indoor showers located at our Coosa Pavilion)
  • Pillow
  • Plastic bag for dirty clothes. If you are planning on doing attractions, plan for having fun and possibly sweating a little, so bring a bag for dirty clothes.
  • Sleeping bag, ground cloth (tarp, plastic) if spending the night.
  • Helpful Hint: If you are staying overnight, remember our Caverns is 60 degrees year round, so bring pajamas that would be most comfortable for you in that temperature
  • Helpful Hint: We do have electricity in the cave, so if you want to bring an air mattress and pump, there are ways to pump the mattress up.
  • Yes, to protect the cave and abide by the laws of the state of Alabama, a few items are not allowed in the cave. The following is a list of items that are not allowed during your stay in DeSoto Caverns.
  • Food or drinks (water is allowed, but carbonated drinks and other pollutants, if spilled, damage the formations of the natural Caverns. These spills require intensive cleaning measures using ecologically approved cleaners that will not harm the caverns. Also certain foods may draw animals that do not have a natural environment within caverns and could negatively effect the ecology. So, in the best interest preserving this natural environment we do not allow these items.)
  • Cigarettes, cigars or chewing tobacco. Majestic Caverns is a tobacco free environment and such items would leave a harmful residue or pollutant on the environment.
  • Chewing gum : this is another harmful pollutant to the caverns environment when not disposed of properly.
  • Alcohol or drugs
  • Pets (Although we love our pets, our caverns can only welcome pets for as long as they can be held. During overnight stays they cannot be held throughout the entirety and their urine contains harmful acids for the caverns environment. So, in the best interest of preserving the natural habitat and protecting the caverns, we must prohibit pets from being brought into the cave for an overnight stay)
  • Laser pointers
  • Video games
  • Weapons or fireworks (these items are prohibited by law as the use of them would damage the caverns and be considered a federal offense under the The Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1988)
  • Helpful Hint: If you medically must have certain foods, please call our office for details and we will give you instructions on how bring your needed items while being given resources on how to properly contain and dispose of the items.
If you need to charge your phone or plug in an air mattress, we do have an extension cord available with a three-prong plug. .
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Pavilion Rentals

Reserve your own space

We have two pavilion options that can accommodate your church’s needs from small to large. From large gatherings to smaller ones, rent a space and rest assured you have a covered space complete with a grill for grilling out delicious food for your church.

Mathis Pavilion

3 Hours: $159

Full Day: $239

Covered Pavilion

Accomodates approximately 50 guests

Located near a small waterfall

You are welcome to bring your own grill or catering

Additional picnic tables are located nearby for your use

$30/each additional hour

Coosa Pavilion

3 Hours: $299

Full Day: $449

Covered Pavilion

Accomodates approximately 300 guests

Located close to the parking lot

A grill is provided

Has a stage area, kitchenette with sink and counter space (with ample room for a caterer to set up) and restrooms

$60/each additional hour


Bulk Attraction Tickets

Bulk attraction tickets are available with a pavilion rental. Groups can purchase bulk tickets for their attendees at a special rate. If no pavilion is available to rent a $100 charge is required to get the discounted ticket rates.

Bulk Attraction Tickets

100 Tickets : $449

500 Tickets : $2,250

*Bulk attraction tickets are non-refundable and are only good for the day of the event.


Individual Items

GROUP CAVERNS TOUR

$20

1 HOUR GUIDED CAVERNS TOUR WITH LASER LIGHT SHOW

$29/person with a meal (hot dog roast or pizza party)

MEAL

$9

PIZZA PARTY
OR
OLD FASHIONED HOT DOG ROAST

EXTRA PICTURE

$8

Taken inside our Cathedral Room during the Caverns Tour.

A printed photo will be given to the group leader along with an online version of the photo to share with your entire group!

ATTRACTION PASS

$5

*Prices do not include 8% sales tax. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required on all pavilion rentals and is due at the time reservation is made.

*Group rates are only available when booked for a group of 15 or more. If less than 15 want to do a package, they will need to purchase it at the non-group rate.

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