State Park · Illinois
Cave-in-Rock State Park
- Location
- Hardin County, Illinois
- Nearest town
- 8.3 miles east of Elizabethtown
- Type
- State Park
About Cave-in-Rock State Park
A 55-foot-wide cave carved into a limestone bluff along the Ohio River gives this park its name. Covering 204 acres, the park preserves the cavern as a historic riverside landmark and is maintained by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Cave-in-Rock State Park is in Hardin County, Illinois, 8.3 miles east of Elizabethtown. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.