Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks - Huntingdon, PA - Interpretive Tours of Crystal Caverns

Located at 7703 William Penn Highway in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks offers one hour interpretive tours of two crystal caverns. Cave formations, such as flowstones, delicate crystals, and stalactites can be seen throughout the caverns. During summer hours, tours depart every few minutes. In spring and fall, tours typically begin every half-hour. Tours take place rain or shine. During the winter months, tours are offered by appointment.

General admission is $11.95 per adult (individuals over 12 years of age). Each child combo ticket is $10.95. Child Combo Tickets are available for ages 4 through 12. From mid-March through mid-November, Child Combo Tickets include a bag of mineral rough to pan through for gems. Tour Only Tickets for children are $6.95 each. There is no charge for children age 3 and under. Admission for senior citizens (age 65+) is $10.95 per senior with appropriate ID.

Lincoln Caverns works with local clubs, grottos, and cave conservancies. After several years, the volunteers from the Mid-Atlantic Karst Conservancy recently completed a new map of Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks. In 2005, a significant discovery was made by members of the Cave Hill Grotto who discovered a new section in Whisper Rocks that basically doubled the length of the previously mapped area. This newer section of Whisper Rocks is still being explored but contains some of Whisper Rocks' most amazing speleothems.

Originally discovered in 1930 and 1941, Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks have been carefully preserved over the years. Visitors can explore the cavern's passageways and rooms and also see crystals that sparkle, massive flowstones, pure white calcite, and thousands of delicate stalactites.

In addition to touring the caverns, visitors have the opportunity to pan for gems in the sluice. Gemstone panning is available mid-March through mid-November. The onsite gift shop carries an extensive selection of souvenirs, rocks, minerals, toys, books, Native American jewelry, Pennsylvania Dutch gifts, and more. The gift shop also carries a selection of free trade items and recycled goods.

Nature trails and picnic pavilions are available. Hiking the nature trails enables visitors to see the local wildlife. Rabbits, hawks, songbirds, deer, and turkeys are all common to the area. Picnicking is permitted, and pavilions are available to groups by reservation.

Lincoln Caverns is home to the Warrior Ridge Campground. The Warrior Ridge Campground is a primitive, private, wooded campsite that is situated approximately 3 miles west of Huntingdon. The campsite fee is $15 per night for up to 5 campers, and there is a maximum of 2 tents per site. An additional fee of $3 per night per camper is charged if there are more than five people staying at the campsite. The campground has a natural amphitheatre setting, and sound carries well from the stage out to the rest of the property. The Warrior Ridge Campground could provide an ideal setting for retreats, reunions, camps, and other events. Rates can be quotes per person, per site, or for the whole facility. Questions regarding the campground can be directed to 814-643-0268.

To obtain additional information about Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks, interested parties can call 814-643-0268.