Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge — Attraction in Alabama

This is an awesome place! Beautiful and when you get there it's like air-conditioning. There is a constant wind that blows out of it at about 70 degrees temperature. If you are cold by nature bring a sweater or jacket even in the middle of summer. There are a lot of bats that come out of this cave and it a sight like no other. They come at right as it gets dark and a re a little difficult to see but it is worth it. There is a nice observation deck you can stand and or bring a chair and sit on. There are a lot of bats, we did not experience and bat droppings on us but some folks did wear plastic rain ponchos. Make sure you bring a light so you can see on your trail walk back the the vehicles. It is about 1/4 mile off of 72 by foot and is a super easy hike. Mobility carts should be able to make this trip also if needed. If you are in the area you...

This place is amazing. We just Stumbled on it. You'll have to park and walk back. But it's not that far of a walk. You'll feel the temperature drastically change cooler the closer you get. As of today 6/2/2024 they have a gate locked where you actually go in the cave but the observation deck is open. There'll be a sign at the national reserve sign. It's closed due to white noise killing the bats, until further notice. I believe it's called white noise syndrome. But with the drastically changing temperature as you get closer, it gives you a mysterious feeling about the cave and makes you wonder how deep it goes. Can't wait until they open the cave back up. CAUTION You will smell a strong odor of guano when you're on the observation deck for those of you who are...

Such a cool thing to experience! We went the beginning of September and still saw thousands of bats. Get there right at sunset time (no need to get there any earlier). Chairs and umbrellas recommended, but bug spray is definitely a must, take it from the girl who didn't bring any and is now immensely uncomfortable with 32 mosquito bites on her legs alone :( You'll park at the closed gate and walk down the path to the platform. They had a sign that said "Cave Closed" which threw us off at first cause we didn't know if that meant we couldn't walk down to the platform, but then realized it meant just to not enter the cave (which you can't anyways because of the cave gates). Definitely...