Buckner Cave

Buckner Cave is a cave system in Monroe County featuring an oval sinkhole entrance that opens into an extensive network of underground passages. The interior is traversed by a continuous stream that maintains shallow water throughout and shapes the natural structure of the limestone formation.

The cave system attracted visitors as far back as the 18th century, evidenced by a signature dated 1775 now hidden beneath later inscriptions. Such early marks reveal how long people have been drawn to explore the site.

The Richard Blenz Nature Conservancy manages this limestone formation, implementing restoration projects to remove extensive graffiti and maintain natural conditions.

Visitors must contact the Richard Blenz Nature Conservancy in advance to obtain permission before entering the cave system. Exploring the passages requires no specialized equipment or climbing expertise.

The system is home to multiple bat species that inhabit the passages and populate the dark spaces. These residents play an important role in the underground ecosystem.

Location: Indiana

GPS coordinates: 39.12310,-86.65580

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:45