Georgia’s got a secret and it’s hiding underground.
From deep, dark caves filled with wild twists and turns to huge canyon cracks, this state is full of awesome underground adventures.
On this road trip, you’ll be able to explore some of the coolest spots most folks don’t even know exist.
So get ready for a road trip that goes way below the surface.
1. Sitton’s Cave, Cloudland Canyon State Park
Sitton’s Cave is a wild, undeveloped cave located inside Cloudland Canyon State Park in northwest Georgia, near Trenton.
This limestone cave stretches over half a mile long and is packed with cool features like underground streams, slick rock formations, and massive rooms you can actually walk through.
To explore it, you must join a ranger-led tour ($45 per person), helmets and lights are provided by the park but you’ll need to register ahead of time.
Once inside the cave, get ready to crawl and climb your way through and expect a lot of mud.
2. Pettyjohn’s Cave
Just 30 minutes away in Walker County, Pettyjohn’s Cave near the base of Pigeon Mountain is another wild cave worth a visit.
This cave is a whopping 6.5 miles long with winding passageways, tight crawls, giant rooms, and even a few surprise bats.
There’s no guide, no lights, and no fancy walkways—just you and your headlamp.
It’s free to enter, but make sure you’ve got good shoes, a helmet, and nerves of steel because this cave is as wild as it gets.
3. Marble Mine Trail at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park
Next up, the Marble Mine Trail at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park in Summerville might not be a real cave, but it totally looks like one and it’s way too cool to skip.
The short 1.7-mile round-trip hike leads to an old abandoned marble mine tucked into the hillside, complete with a cave-like entrance and a 35-foot waterfall that spills into a clear, shallow pool.
It’s an easy, family-friendly trail with plenty of shade and epic views, especially in fall when the leaves pop with color.
Plus, the mine entrance feels like stepping into a secret hideout carved into the rock, minus the mud and tight squeezes.
4. Rolater Park Cave
Just a 40-minute drive down the road in Cave Spring, Rolater Park Cave is a super charming cave with a natural spring bubbling right outside the cave’s mouth.
This small cave is easy to explore—no gear needed—and it’s located right in the middle of a cute little park filled with picnic spots, a duck pond, and even an old schoolhouse.
The spring water stays around 57°F year-round and flows into a 1.5-acre swimming pool, known as Rolater Lake, that locals swim in during summer.
You can stroll into the cave’s front chamber on select days when it’s open to the public, making it a fun and totally low-key stop on your Georgia cave road trip.
5. Providence Canyon State Park “Cavern-Like” Gullies
If you’re into caves without the underground squeeze, then Providence Canyon State Park in southwest Georgia is your jam.
Nicknamed “Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon,” this spot is famous for its giant, cavern-like gullies that reach up to 150 feet deep.
The 2.5-mile Canyon Loop Trail lets you hike right down into the gullies, where you’ll walk through crazy colorful walls of orange, pink, purple, and red clay that tower above.
It’s not technically a cave, but wandering through these deep cracks in the earth totally feels like you’ve landed in another world.
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