Walk a half-mile beneath the Greenbrier Valley on your own, or go farther on a four-hour guided Wild Cave Tour.
½ mileself-guided cave loop
52°Finside year-round
Lewisburg, WVGreenbrier Valley
Two ways underground
Lost World Caverns offers an easy-to-plan self-guided walk and a more physical guided Wild Cave Tour. Both start in Lewisburg, West Virginia; the route, time commitment, and preparation are different.
All ages · self-guided
Walk a half-mile loop through the cavern at your own pace. Interpretive signs introduce the formations, and the cave stays near 52°F.
Guided · ages 10+
Spend four hours exploring less accessible cave passages with crawling, climbing, and muddy conditions. The full visit takes about six hours with the safety talk and lunch.
The cave photographs on this site are representative stock images. Your visit takes place at Lost World Caverns in Lewisburg.
A cavern discovered in 1942
Lost World Caverns lies 120 feet below the surface near Lewisburg. The self-guided route winds past formations including the 30-ton Snowy Chandelier, the white-calcite Bridal Veil, and the 28-foot War Club stalagmite.
A guide sheet and interpretive signs help explain what you are seeing. The cavern is about 52°F throughout the year, so a light jacket and comfortable shoes make the half-mile walk easier.
Explore the cavern's historyA hands-on extra
Choose a small, big, or mega bag of mining material and sift for gemstones and minerals. Gem mining is listed from $5; call to ask whether it can be added to your visit and confirm current availability.
From $5
Call to ask about gem miningCall to confirm current availability and the best way to add it to your visit.
Visitor feedback
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5/5 · Len B · Yelp
5/5 · Doug C · Tripadvisor
5/5 · Sarah W · Tripadvisor
5/5 · Cat D · Tripadvisor
5/5 · Dawnelle K · Yelp
5/5 · Shelby S · Google Reviews
Before you drive
Lost World Caverns is at 907 Lost World Rd in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Hours change with the season, and the last tour starts 45 minutes before closing.
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Call before traveling to confirm hours for your date.
907 Lost World Rd
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 645-6677
info@lostworldcaverns.com
Common questions
The half-mile General Admission loop takes about 45 minutes to an hour and includes about 350 steps.
The cavern stays near 52°F year-round. Bring a light jacket and comfortable walking shoes.
Choose General Admission for a self-guided family visit. Choose the Wild Cave Tour if you are age 10 or older and prepared for a guided four-hour trip with crawling, climbing, and mud.
