Lost World Caverns FAQs

Lost World Caverns is at 907 Lost World Rd, Lewisburg, West Virginia 24901. Call (304) 645-6677 if you need help planning your visit.

The Lost World Caverns self-guided General Admission tour follows a half-mile loop and takes about 45 minutes to an hour. The route is 120 feet below ground and includes about 350 steps.

The cave stays near 52°F year-round. Bring a light jacket and comfortable walking shoes, even when it is warm outside.

The General Admission tour is listed for all ages. Small children are listed as free; the current ticket prices and availability appear in the Peek Pro checkout.

The guided Wild Cave Tour includes crawling, climbing, and muddy passages. It is listed for guests age 10 and older and lasts about four hours underground, with about six hours at the site including the safety talk and lunch.

The Wild Cave Tour details list helmets, lights, knee pads, gloves, snacks, water, a hot lunch, and post-tour showers. Review the current inclusions on the Peek Pro product page before checkout.

Wear long sleeves, long pants, and suitable footwear. Bring a complete change of clothes, a towel, garbage bags for muddy clothing, medication you need, and snacks that meet your allergy needs.

Lost World Caverns posts seasonal hours. The last tour starts 45 minutes before closing, and the attraction is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Review the hours on the Contact page and call before a long drive.

Yes. Choose General Admission or the Wild Cave Tour and continue to the matching Lost World Caverns listing on Peek Pro. The booking page opens in a new tab.

Published prices are $14 for adult General Admission, $8 for child admission, and no charge for small children; the Wild Cave Tour is listed at $89 per person. Check the current total and available dates in Peek Pro.

Gem mining is listed from $5, with small, big, and mega bags of mining material. Call (304) 645-6677 to ask whether it can be added to your visit and to confirm current availability.

Call (304) 645-6677 to discuss a school or church group reservation. Published school rates vary by grade, and the Education page lists the rates and adult ratios.

Review the cancellation terms displayed in the Peek Pro checkout before paying. The website does not state a separate cancellation window.

The self-guided route includes about 350 steps. Lost World Caverns does not publish a wheelchair-accessibility statement for the cave route; call (304) 645-6677 to discuss your needs before booking.

The visitor center includes a natural history museum and a 3,000-square-foot gift shop. The website does not list a separate admission price or full museum hours, so call ahead if you are visiting only the museum.