Eagle Cave — Local services in Town of Eagle

Not only did I have a blast on the cave tour, the owner was nice enough to patch my tire when I came out of the cave and found I had a flat!

My tour group was only myself and another family, so we got to take our time and really look around. Kyle, the tour guide and owner's son, clearly loves the cave and is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others. He gave detailed answers to any questions we had, and shared the history of the cave and additional facts. He was a very laid back tour guide and made the experience fun.

Make sure you look at the ceiling in the main entry! A certain kind of sand comes through the ground and sticks on the ceiling, and if you shine your flashlight on it, it reflects gold or silver. It was especially cool when Kyle turned out the light so I could see the shine across the whole room.

As far as logistics, the cave has lights inside, and you're provided flashlights (or you can bring your own). The cave is very wet, so make sure you wear footwear that you don't mind getting wet and potentially muddy! We were in the cave for about 1.5 hours (with asking a lot of questions and walking slowly), but you have up to 2 hours before another tour group comes in. There are several large rooms, all with high enough ceilings to stand comfortably. We walked about half a mile total.

There is a playground and game room near where the tour starts, so if you have younger kids there are activities for them to do while waiting for the tour to start.

Overall, this place is a top contender for the best $16 I've ever spent, and I would certainly...

Completely unique experience for your youth group and family. Attended in November with a Scout group. We camped inside the cave with several other groups. Each group had an assigned space. Cave floor where we camped was uneven and sloped, and covered in packed clay and mud. High humidity and constant damp.... Well, it's a cave! Bats were to be separated from people in a Bat Sanctuary, but we still saw 2 in the "people section." NOTE: all bats are protected in WI; do not touch or disturb a bat! Kids could climb anywhere, touch any rock, and get absolutely filthy and caked with dirt and clay. There were even smaller caves and crevices inside the larger cave. Don't bring anything here that must stay clean or be able to be cleaned! All our Scouts had an absolute joyous riot climbing and exploring all day. Food was carb and meat heavy, not very balanced nutritionally. Snacks at the gift shop were candy and ice cream. Prices were fair, but again, all junk food. Gift shop sells wonderful gloves for climbing and a very reasonable price, but maps of the cave cost $3 (Nov 2021.) Activities beyond climbing are held in the evening. We played bingo, attended a hike through the nighttime forest, and went to a bon fire. Scavenger hunts inside and outside the cave really got the kids imagination and competition going. The playground was being played on nonstop. Outside deck is roped off and in desperate need of demolition, septic tank in desperate need...

My family and I have camped here numerous times. Each time, the staff have gone above and beyond to make our stay pleasant, even lending us gear (e.g., a rain tarp) after we left ours at home. During our most recent stay, over the Independence Day holiday, we were told that they would be shooting off a few fireworks in the parking lot one evening. My wife and I assumed there would be a few fountains and spinners, but were astounded to see a large and long display with more aerial elements than I could count. It really made for a special weekend.

The cave itself is a great first cave for those just learning about the topic. Having once lived in the area, I was more interested in the local history of the cave. It has long been a tourist destination, and has been modified for the benefit of visitors (as is the case in many caves).

The owners really pour themselves into making Eagle Cave a wonderful place for family recreation. There's a playground for the kids, a volleyball net, numerous trails, and even free "rental" items like building blocks and games. We've always tent-camped, but they have pads for seasonal campers and RVs, and even have small camper cabins/huts available. Flush toilets and showers are available, too, for those who prefer something a step above true primative camping.

This year, our site was adjacent to a mulberry tree, so we had a constant supply of ripe berries...