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Wonderland Cave is the Midwest’s largest cavern and 60 million years old.  Easy drive, take Exit 32 off I-90 or South of Deadwood on Hwy 385. Minutes from Historic Deadwood.

Enter a world that began forming 60 million years ago under what used to be an inland sea. You’ll see numerous formations including boxwork, stalactites, stalagmites, columns, several varieties of crystals, and even helictites. What makes Wonderland Cave special is not only its variety of formations but its history.

Some believe all caves within the Black Hills are connected by undiscovered passageways within the Paha Sapa Limestone formation. The word Paha Sapa was a name given by the Lakota people, which can loosely be translated to “hills that are black.” These hills were sacred to the Lakota, who inhabited the region for thousands of years and knew of Wonderland Cave’s existence before exploration started in 1929.

Located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota.
Great for families, single travelers, friends, and anyone who wants to explore an underground world. Escape the heat, the cold, or the madness of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally!

Guests are advised to bring a light jacket (the temperature inside the cave is 47 degrees), and to wear rubber-soled shoes. Please leave non-essential bags and backpacks in a locked vehicle for safety reasons.

TAKE A TOUR, VISIT THE GIFT SHOP, AND ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF VANOCKER CANYON