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This is a list of caves in the United States.

The United States is home to many amazing caves! A cave is a natural underground space. It is big enough for a human to enter. Caves often form when water slowly dissolves rock over thousands of years. They can also form from lava flows or by glaciers. Exploring caves is called caving or spelunking. It's a fun way to see incredible underground worlds.

Some caves are famous for their size, like Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. It is the longest cave system known in the world! Others are known for their beautiful rock formations, like Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. Many caves are also important homes for bats and other unique animals. This list shows some of the cool caves you can find across the U.S.

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

  • Tory Cave

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kentucky

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Missouri

Montana

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

See also

  • List of caves
  • List of longest caves in the United States
  • Speleology
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