Highly recommend booking online ahead of time as their tours do fill up. Make sure to bring a sweater as it gets to about 60° inside the caves. The tour itself you learn alot about the history of the cave and it's absolutely beautiful. read more

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It only $3.00 for adults ( discount for veterans ) and kids under 4 get in free to the park. Cost is very reasonable . Camping, swimming, hiking and even walking trails. Underground cave tour. Park is very shaded with lots of oak and pine trees. You can rent a pavilion for family gatherings, birthday party and children's playground. Gift store has some souvenir items they also sell a few snacks and drinks. People in gift shop very friendly and knowledgeable of park. Give you a printed guide of park trails. Park is very well maintained and restrooms are very clean. I'll different go back again. read more

It's been 4 years since we came here for the Christmas lights. We decided to come the day after Christmas 2024, since our family was visiting. I booked our tickets online on advance and we were some of the only people there, which was awesome. Everyone really enjoyed the cavern and the lights. It's great coming after the holiday. read more

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Very fun Christmas cave tour. Wasn't busy on a weekday. You miss the outside lights during the day but avoid the crowds. Self guided tour.

Outstanding camping experience! Went on a big group trip here back in the Winter season and everything was perfect - great weather, beautiful nature, awesome caverns and exceptionally friendly & helpful staff. Had a minor issue with one of our reservations and they immediately issued a refund the next day. Our group also had a blast cooking out, telling stories and going on the cavern tour. Would definitely recommend and will certainly be returning! read more

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Beautiful location, caverns were gorgeous. Tour guide was young but incredibly knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Bonus points for a great gift shop. read more

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We were fortunate to come fir a tour when it was not crowded. We waited in the gift shop for the tour to begin and bought a few little things. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and helpful. The cavern was more expansive than I thought and our guide kept it interesting. The steps at the end were not fun, but we're not terrible either. At least they warn you ahead of time. M would highly recommend that you visit! read more

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Wanted something to do with my mother and aunt while she was in town for the holidays. Wonderland Under Warrior seemed like a great option. It was cold that day, but once you got into the caverns you didn't notice since it's a constant balmy temp in there. Different displays from the year before according to online pics, and it's amazing what they're able to set up down there. We'd been before for a regular tour, and this was less regulated in the flow of people. Previously there were enough employees to make you wait in certain areas before going ahead. I don't know if it was because there were more people or fewer employees but there was a lot of squeezing by and waiting for large groups to pass almost inevitably in the narrow sections. The description on the AL parks website said that for the holiday tour there would not be the110 steps at the end of the usual tour. It also said, "there will be about 30 stairs and a mile walk in the cave." Not correct. There are far more than 30 stairs, so there were a couple older folks that had to take a breather. One group actually asked how long it would take if there were an emergency--don't ask; they have to physically relay through to get to where they could call. On our way out, there was another group coming in and within the first 100 yards, one of the children was already distressed. So be mindful that it is a little bit of a trek, and it is an enclosed space. The lights were really pretty, and pictures don't quite do them justice. It was a nice little perk to have the Grinch at the lowest part, and he was great in character. read more

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We had a super few night stay camping here. Really enjoyed the cave tour led by Kayla. She was so knowledgeable and let us really take our time to appreciate this amaxing cavern system. Hiking trails were short, or the ones we tried were, but with small elevation challenges. We will certainly be back. Wonderful stay! read more

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We came to see the "Wonderland Under Warrior" exhibit with the Christmas lights in the caves and it was breathtaking! Prices were very reasonable. ($12 per person, kids and adult. Under 5 was free.) The temp was 43° outside, but the cave was in the 60s temp range. Music, lights, and Christmas decorations filled the cave, illumination every crevice and nook and cranny. There were some spots you couldn't even see the bottom, and we were all amazed at the beauty. There are some spots where it is very wide with very high ceilings, and others where it was incredibly narrow (a pregnant woman couldn't fit standing sideways) with ceilings so low my 6ft husband had to duck down. There were so many places to take beautiful photos. At the very end, there is someone dressed in a Grinch costume for photo ops. It was so much fun, and we intend to make this a yearly tradition even though we live around 4 hours away. It's worth the drive! Note: there are stairs and again, several very narrow areas. Not wheelchair or stroller accessible. read more

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I decided to spend a couple of nights in late December at the primitive campground (site 17). Although there were not very many campsites, I enjoyed the amount of space between the ones that were there. The site came with a fire pit and there's plenty of wood in the trees, unless it's wet. I went on one of the trails (forgot which one!) and it was a nice trail with mossy rocks and trees. I didn't even go to see the actual caverns while I was there! Only living about 45 minutes away, I will definitely be back soon to see that too. Overall, great experience! read more

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The star of this park is the cave! We've toured caves in multiple states, most of them "live" caves so while we didn't learn much, if anything, new, it was still worth our time and money to tour another. We camped at the small campground here last night which entitled us to a $4 per person discount on the tour. Carson, our guide, did a very good job but as northerners, I sometimes had difficulty understanding his soft spoken southern accent Recommend you wear hiking boots as you will walk on uneven ground and through some water. 110 steps at the end to get out of the cave so if you have mobility issues, you would not be able to do the tour. As for the campground, it is small (18 sites; five of them tent sites) and there really is no privacy between them but it was fine for a one night stay. There are two short (~1 mile) hiking trails. Wear proper footwear as they are rocky. Small store with snacks but no other food. read more

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Great place to visit at Christmas time. They have the caves lit up and decorated! And play music. Santa is know to visit!! read more

Rickwood Caverns State Park - Under cave Christmas set up - Parks Near Me - Warrior, Alabama

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Ladies and gentlemen, this is a state park. It's out in the middle of nowhere. It's got picnic tables, a kid's playground, you can camp there and they're got a small gift shop with a few interesting things that you may pick up if you're in the market for a souvineer. There's also a huge pool so I guess in the summer you could swim there. The main attraction? 2 things. 1) You're in the middle of nowhere. It's quiet and peaceful and you can walk around among the trees which hey...is kind of a good thing here and there when you have the time to do it. 2) A massive underground cave. About that cave...you should go through it at least once. It's a good way to kill a day. It's nice and cool, and there's a few bats, some old fossils, an underground lake, (sorry no swimming in there), and a bunch of rock formations that you don't see every day...not to mention that you get a tour guide who tells jokes, maintains a positive attitude and gives you all kinds of facts about caves and such. Good times indeed. One thing to know, you're gonna walk over a mile underground, then you're gonna go up 100 or more steps to get out. If you aren't down for that then stay out of the cave. I don't get the negative reviews for state parks. They aren't supposed to be luxurious or full of amenities. They're supposed to be rustic, and peaceful, and in the middle of nowhere. This place is all 3. No restaurant so find food before you go. Some snacks available in the gift shop. 3 bucks to get into the park, 17 bucks to get into the cave. Don't complain about the prices. The tour guides have to eat, and the park has to be funded somehow. If you like parks, support one. Get down there and hike that cave right now. read more

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You must judge it for what it is ..It's a very small park in the middle of nowhere. It has a very dated playground you know the kind that will burn your bum if the sun hits it lol . It Didn't keep the children from playing on it though. It was very popular :) We came to see Wonderland under warrior and that's what I'm rating. The cave itself was small but decorated beautifully. In some spots I could have sat there with the relaxing music and been very happy .. yes the cave is very narrow and in some spots steep. There are around 30 steps. Be careful in some places! There were also characters spread throughout the cave. It was maybe around a mile inside. So for what it is. The employees tried very hard on this special event and on that they should b commended..Don't forget all the work that was involved taking the decorations in the cave. The only thing I knocked a star off is the gift shop's register was wonky and didnt want to take my card. Pls realize this if you use a credit or debit card. Eventually it will but after you try tapping it, inserting and finally swiping it. You get a bit aggravated . So the event is what it is. It's pretty, it's something to do with the family, and you are helping a small park which is how I look at it. It's not a big cave, so places will b tight and be aware there are stairs ..If you understand what it is then you will not b disappointed. There are plenty of bathrooms. There is a steep incline a bit to get to the cave . The gift shop is very small also which carried drinks , snacks , crystals, some odds and ends . Santa will b here in a few days for the kiddies . Am I glad I went sure! I recommend going when they first open for you to b able to enjoy it the most before the huge later crowds. Also I preferred to b at the tail end so all the children and noise were a bit from me. Warning : keep your eyes open for the mean one Mr. Grinch!!! So for a one and done it's an experience nothing more nothing less .. It seemed popular with families ..some kids might like it but others might not with the noise levels(from others) I don't recommend this to seniors (be very careful) or people who have bad knees . It was just okay but I know they did their best and that's why I would say go at least once!! Support small parks like this one if you can. They are not as well known as others..I leave off my review with some pics to get you in the Christmas spirit . read more

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It's a nice little beginners cave and for the most part my children have enjoyed the pool.

What an amazing experience this was so beautiful the caves especially if it's your first time ... I'm addicted to finding more and exploring... Emily was such a nice tour guide and understood everything and we were able to take our time ( me and my partner ) ... I can't wait to come back I want to experience Santa's workshop .... thank you for An read more

My husband and I toured the cave today with Emily, one of the tour guides. It was just us three and it took about an hour to tour the entire cave. Such a cool experience. Emily was a great guide! She told us so many interesting things about the cave and really made the experience so much fun! The cave is around 175ft under ground. There is a natural spring at the bottom of the cave that you pass on the tour. (The spring is actually used to fill the pool at the park so it stays chilly) We also saw a few bats in the cave who were completely harmless. The park decorated the cave for Christmas and has a meet and greet with Santa in the cave, which is such a great thing for kids. Try this at least once, you won't regret it. Truly a unique experience. read more

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Awesome state park. It is a true family fun park. The park is well kept, or least was when this yelper visited awhile back. Everything from camping to cave exploration is available.. They even have a swimming pool that is kept at a maintained 55 degrees. So for those unbearable hot dog days of summer come to Rickwood and make a memory. read more

I go to caves pretty often and this is one of my favorite caves I've been to. Our guide was terrific and was happy to show us all of the intricate details of the cave. The walking wasn't too bad for a cave without an elevator and is 100% worth it. Definitely my favorite place in all of Alabama. read more

Rickwood Caverns State Park - "Badlands" of the cave - Parks Near Me - Warrior, Alabama

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Fun place to go for the caverns and swimming. Christmas show was great fun. Kids loved it.

The christmas exhibit was nice. But be very careful this place is dangerous. The lighting sucks we had elderly and a toddler, with multiple falls was pretty ,but not worth ten bucks.. read more

Rickwood Caverns State Park - The christmas adventure Cave - Parks Near Me - Warrior, Alabama

The cavern was really fun and more unique than others I had been through before. Narrow passageways with a fun discovery back story. Be ready to take on some sketchy stairs and slippery cave floor conditions. The tour guide was ok, he probably needs to buff up on his geology a little bit because after being in quite a few other caverns I was able to provide guests with better answers than he could. read more

I'm sure the caves are great. Unfortunately the hours said open and yes the gates were open but the gift shop and caves were not open til 2pm. We got there about 11am. So beware of the actual operating hours. Huge let down. read more

My daughter and I hit the Alabama Parks this summer. We had by far the most fun at Rickwood. The Cave is a "living cave" with growing formations however it has a natural dome ceiling and is structurally safe. It is very beautiful. It's more like being inside a real cave but the information from the tour guide detailed how it was very safe. It is comfortable and breathtakingly beautiful on the inside. Some parts of the cave look like you are in the Grand Canyon or dessert. It's amazing what water can do to rocks over time and you can really see these things up close and learn about them. We were shown how to find sharks teeth in the walls and ceilings. The tour guide was very well informed about the history and cave. She knew all about the science of what she was talking about but made it fun an entertaining for the kids. Very impressive. The tour guide had everybody laughing or listening or just looking around at the different structures she pointed out. Her name was Bridgette. She can hold a crowd and makes people laugh. My daughter loves geology and the tour fascinated her very much. She actually learned something at Rickwood and had a good time. The guide said they do an event for the holidays featuring Christmas lights and a Santa and my daughter is dying to go back. The guide said we should see Cathedral Caverns next and explained why it is a different type of cave experience. I also learned that Cathedral does a Halloween cave. That's going to be awesome. We did actually go to Cathedral next based on all the park staff recommendations and it was also nice. Since the tour guide explained the difference between the two caves it was more of learning experience for my kid. See me review of Cathedral as well. We hit the gift shop and it was awesome. Whoever does the gift shop displays puts a lot of effort into it and the prices were not as outrageous as the stores in Birmingham. The gift shop is gorgeous. The quality of the stones and gems were much nicer than other places we hit this summer. We bought a few things for my daughters collection. Many of the necklaces and trinkets are hand crafted at Rickwood. I asked the clerk about several items and she knew her stuff and was able to tell us about every unique stone. We actually learned something. The gift shop clerk was named Savannah. She was upbeat and exciting and very helpful. I would really like to thank the staff at Rickwood for being interactive with the tourists and knowing their stuff. I was really impressed with the staff and how enthusiastic they all are. Virtually everyone I talked to at Rickwood said they wanted to stay in the park system. You don't see that much enthusiasm from employees much anymore, I stopped and talked to a worker who took time out from his busy work to explain a question to my daughter in the room where you exit the cave. His name was James. There was neat stuff everywhere and we saw a top of the line VR system. My kid loved it. My daughter had a great day at Rickwood. I was not really aware of the Alabama parks until this summer. A parent recommend them to me. The park grounds were very nice. There are lots of walking trails to go back and see. We did not have time to check out the pool but it was full of kids and everybody seemed to be enjoying themselves. They have a high dive! I would highly recommend checking at Rickwood Park and Caverns and talk to the staff and ask their names. What can I say other than the people there were very nice and made sure we had a great time and you don't see that everywhere. Thank you Rickwood. read more

Rickwood Caverns State Park - Rickwood Caverns, The Queens Room. - Parks Near Me - Warrior, Alabama

Can't walk to the cave yourself. You have to go on a scheduled tour So call ahead of time to book it

We came to Rickwood to see the caverns as a family with a 3 yr old and 7 yr old. I love caverns but i was disappointed with this one. The guide was somewhat informative. They allowed people to touch many parts of thet cave, even some growing formations. The cave did not appear to be taken care of very well and was way over priced. It is not handicap accessible and there were also many stairs and quite a few that were steep. read more

Great place to camp, great staff, quite and peaceful . Can really relax here

Beautiful caverns and nice playground. However, campsites are too close to one another. The bathhouse-only one-is not conveniently located. The playground had an awful gnat problem. The quiet time hours are not observed unless a complaint is made. read more

Took the kids to see these beautiful caves and we weren't disappointed! Our tour guide was informative and gave us lots of time along the way to take pictures and ask questions. The gift shop was overpriced, but fun to look around in. I'd highly recommend the cave tour to anyone looking for a great family day! read more

These Caverns are the best I've ever been to. The guide was informative and the tour was a good length. I'd say we were down there for about an hour. I will note that there were some skinny squeeze places and about 100+ steps up to the surface at the end. (whew!) The campsite however is something to be desired, it's pretty small and other than the Caverns there is not much to do there. I didn't see any real hiking trails and the pool closes at 545 (even during summer) which I found to be too early. read more

Awesome small campground! The most modern showers and restrooms I have ever seen in a campground. Staff very friendly and accommodating. We stayed during the week and it was peaceful. Please check yourselves for ticks when you leave. read more