Visiting an SCCi Preserve

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1 Visiting an SCCi The SCCi protects 170+ caves on 31 preserves in 6 states. For over 25 years, SCCi has balanced conservation with recreational use. Permits are required for all visitors on an SCCi preserve and there is no charge for a permit. To request a permit, visit or click on the icon on the specific preserve below. SAME DAY PERMITS: Some preserves have same-day issued permits which can be received with no notice. These permits issue automatically when all releases have been signed. The system is optimized for mobile devices and permits can be easily obtained even from the parking lot of a preserve with cell phone coverage. All other permits require a minimum of 48 hours to review once all releases have been signed. HIKING: With any permit, you can spend time above and below ground hiking and exploring SCCi preserves. Some SCCi preserves offer a surface only permit which does not allow entry to the caves but affords hikers and nature lovers an opportunity to explore above ground. These permits have different group size requirements than caving permits. CAMPING: Camping is allowed on some SCCi preserves. Camping in caves is strictly prohibited. All camping is primitive and must be done in the areas designated by the Team. At various times a year, SCCi may institute campfire bans to protect our forests and natural resources. All waste (human and otherwise) must be carried out of campsites and disposed of properly. LEAVE NO TRACE: Leave No Trace principles are especially critical in cave environments. Caves are slow to regenerate once damaged. Do not mark or write anything on cave walls, ceilings or floors even in the dust. Defacing or destroying anything in a cave is a crime and SCCi will prosecute. Carry all waste/trash away with you. Everyone should be able to enjoy a cave in its natural state so leave it like that. SCCi is a member of and subscribes to the principles of Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Anderson Cave Shelby County, Alabama Charles B Henson at Johnsons Crook

2 Elroy and Marilyn Daleo Cave Dade County, Georgia Hart County, Kentucky Fox Mountain Cave Frenchman Knob Cave Dade County, Georgia Hart County, Kentucky Glove Pit Cave Fricks Cave Prese Walker County, Georg

3 Gourdneck Cave Hollow Ridge Ca Marion County, Tennessee Jackson County, Flori Madison County, Alabama Holly Creek Cave Horse Skull Cave Wayne County, Tennessee Jennings Cave Howards Waterfall C Dade County, Georgi

4 John T Dolberry Tumbling Rock Cave Kay Hill Deen Fern Marion County, Florida Kennamer Cave Limrock Blowing Cave Jackson County Alabama Logsdon Cave Jackson County, Alaba Lobelia Saltpeter C Pocahontas County, West

5 Neversink Cave Rattling Cave Pres Hart County, Kentucky Run To The Mill Cave Sinking Cove Cave Cumberland County, Tennessee Franklin County, Tennessee South Pittsburg Pit Cocke County, Tennes Snail Shell Cave Rutherford County, Tenne

6 Stephens Gap Callahan Cave Steward Spring Ca Marion County, Tennessee Valhalla Cave Varnedoe Cave Madison County, Alabama DeKalb, Alabama Wolf River Cave Pre Fentress County, Tenne

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