Cathedral Caverns State Park

Cathedral Caverns State Park is a public recreation area and natural history preserve located in Kennamer Cove, Alabama, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of Grant and 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Woodville in Marshall County. The park, first known as Bats Cave, was developed as a tourist attraction in the 1950s. Cathedral Caverns was declared a National Natural Landmark in 1972 and opened as a state park in 2000.

For other areas named Cathedral Caverns, see Cathedral Cavern (disambiguation).

Cathedral Caverns State Park
Location in Alabama
LocationMarshall County, Alabama, United States
Coordinates34°34′24″N 86°13′20″W
Area461 acres (187 ha)
DesignationAlabama state park
EstablishedSignificant dates
AdministratorAlabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
WebsiteCathedral Caverns State Park
U.S. National Natural Landmark
DesignatedJune 1972
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