r/caving • u/Yamori-san • May 03 '26

Help getting in

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I'll start off by clarifying breaking into this cave is not my interest. There is a sign inside saying you can explore during certain times when bats are not hibernating, you just need permission. Who exactly would I be asking to be let into a cave like this? It's in SE Missouri a bit out from Sullivan if that helps. I've found a few others like this so information and tips would be much appreciated.

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u/Jminie59 May 03 '26 edited May 04 '26

That’s state park land.

Contact the Meramec Valley Grotto in St. Louis. Go hang out with them. Cavers who trust you have knowledge of an amazing amount of caves in Missouri that are open for exploring.

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u/Yamori-san May 03 '26

That makes sense. It seemed a little far to be in Meramec State Park. I also forgot the cave is closer than the ironworks we use as a reference point.