Cave in Rock

As you cruise down the Ohio River, look up at the limestone bluffs and you will see a massive 55-foot-wide cave peering over you. This ominous cave is steeped in mystery, as it was believed to be used by Native American tribes thousands of years before it was ever discovered by European settlers. However, once it was discovered in 1790, it became a hiding spot for pirates, fugitives, and criminals looking to escape the grasp of law enforcement. And in the mid-1800s, it was used as a church for the early settlers of the nearby town of the same name. The cave is located inside Cave-in-Rock State Park. There are also several different trails for hiking, a small pond for fishing, and a camping ground for overnight stays.