Many places in the South offer a variety of things to see and do. For Alabama, one of these places is Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville. To learn all about this state park in Alabama, including one of my favorite features that will blow your mind, take a look below.

Cathedral Caverns State Park, which was originally called "Bat Cave," is located in Woodville, Alabama. Since opening as a state park in 2000, it's welcomed numerous visitors from all over the world.
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The main feature of Cathedral Caverns State Park is of course its massive cave, Cathedral Caverns. Interestingly, this cave's entrance has a height of 25 feet and a width of 126 feet, which makes it one of the largest cave entrances in the world.
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Cathedral Caverns is also home to several stalactites and stalagmites, which are unique formations that cover approximately three acres.
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"Goliath" is the name of the cave's most popular stalagmite. With a height of 45 feet and a circumference of 243 feet, this stalagmite is one of the world's largest.
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Quite possibly the most popular feature of Cathedral Caverns is its frozen waterfall, which is 32 feet tall and 135 feet long. Visitors are in complete awe the moment they first see it. Guided tours of this cave are given daily, so you'll also get to see it. Visit the Cathedral Caverns website for more information about the tour. Also, we highly recommend that you make reservations in advance to secure your spot.
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If you've been wanting to experience something unique, consider visiting Cathedral Caverns State Park to explore its amazing cave. Once inside, you'll get to see many incredible features, including its famous frozen waterfall.
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For more information about this cave in Alabama, you can view the Cathedral Caverns State Park webpage or follow Cathedral Caverns State Park on Facebook. Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Wanna see inside this incredible cave in Alabama? Check out this YouTube video by OutdoorAlabama with a quick tour of this natural wonder.

Have you ever explored these caves in Alabama? If so, what did you think about its frozen waterfall? Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

Also, if you’re searching for more adventure, here are some of the top excursions and tours in Alabama that you must explore.

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Winter In Alabama

Melanie J. | December 09, 2023

What are some more state parks in Alabama to visit during the winter?

While Cathedral Caverns State Park is one of the best state parks in Alabama to explore, here are some more parks that are great during the winter months:

  • Cheaha State Park, Delta
  • DeSoto State Park, Mentone
  • Wind Creek State Park, Alexander City
  • Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham
  • Buck's Pocket State Park, Grove Oak
  • Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville
  • Chewacla State Park, Auburn
  • Joe Wheeler State Park, Rogersville
  • Rickwood Caverns State Park, Warrior
  • Meaher State Park, Spanish Fort

 

To learn more, be sure to read our previous article about the best state parks in Alabama.

Aside from Cathedral Caverns, are there more caves in Alabama?

You don’t need to go far to explore caves in Alabama. Here are some of the most incredible underground caverns that we recommend:

  • Neversink Cave Preserve, Jackson County
  • DeSoto Caverns, Childersburg
  • Rickwood Caverns, Warrior
  • Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport
  • Manitou Cave, Fort Payne
  • Tumbling Rock Cave, Scottsboro
  • Stephens Gap Callahan Cave Preserve, Woodville
  • Three Caves, Huntsville
  • Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge, Scottsboro
  • Rattlesnake Saloon Cave, Tuscumbia

 

Here’s an article with more information about these caves in Alabama. 

What are some of the best winter day trips in Alabama? 

If you’re searching for winter day trips in Alabama, these are a few ideas that will be a blast.

  • Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Decatur
  • Bankhead National Forest, Double Springs
  • Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, Pinson
  • Walls of Jericho, Estillfork
  • Pisgah Gorge, Jackson County
  • Mentone, DeKalb County
  • Little River Canyon National Preserve, Mentone
  • Bellingrath Gardens and Home, Theodore
  • Lake Guntersville, Guntersville

 

Discover more by reading our previous article about the best winter day trips in Alabama.

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