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SCCi Preserves in Alabama

Caves listed as "Open" do not require a permit or advance notification. Please keep your group small and avoid disturbing or inconveniencing our neighbors.

NOTICE: To help prevent the spread of the deadly White Nose Syndrome (WNS) affecting bat populations, please read the SCCi Cave Visitation Policy and follow the guidelines outlined in the document.

Anderson Cave (1 major cave and 4 smaller caves)
Acreage: Lease/management agreement in Shelby County, Alabama.
Property Manager: Jerry Saulsberry (anderson@scci.org)
Access: Anderson Cave is currently closed to protect bats from possible exposure to White Nose Syndome. Read the SCCi press release for more information.

Fern Cave (Surprise Pit Entrance)
Acreage: 80.0 acres in Jackson County, Alabama.
Property Manager: Steve Pitts (fern@scci.org)
Access: Surprise Pit is currently closed to protect bats from possible exposure to White Nose Syndome.

Glove Pit
Acreage: 0.4 acres in Madison County, Alabama
Property Manager: Jim Hall (glovepit@scci.org)
Access: Open. Very limited parking area. Do not block the road or impede traffic. See the management plan for details.

Horse Skull and Jack's Hole
Acreage: 40 acres in Jackson County, Alabama
Property Manager: Andy Zellner (horseskull@scci.org)
Access: Open. 12 person group size limit. See the management plan for details.

Kennamer Cave (2 caves)
Acreage: 371 acres in Jackson County, Alabama
Property Manager: Bill Torode and Mark Ostrander (kennamer@scci.org)
Access: Open. 12 person group size limit. Do not block the road, and do not park in the open field on the left side of the road. See the management plan for details.

Jacobs Mountain Preserve
Acreage: Leased in Jackson County, Alabama
Property Managers: Alan Cressler and Brian Killingbeck (jacobsmountain@scci.org)
Access: Permit Required. Contact the management team for details.

Limrock Blowing
Acreage: 49.34 acres in Jackson County, Alabama
Property Manager: Tommy Royston (limrock@scci.org)
Access: Open. 12 person group size limit. Please park in the SCCi parking area only. See the management plan for details.

Neversink
Acreage: 32.87 acres in Jackson County, Alabama
Property Manager: Jim Hall (neversink@scci.org)
Access: Open. 12 person group size limit. 6 vehicles maximum in parking area. Do not park on the road. See the management plan for details.

Steward Spring Cave
Acreage: 15.0 acres in DeKalb County, Alabama
Property Manager: Ken Rupil and Lin Guy (stewardspring@scci.org)
Access: Cave is gated - advance arrangements must be made with the property managers before visiting. See the management plan for details.

Tumbling Rock Cave
Acreage: Leased in Jackson County, Alabama
Property Manager: Jay Clark (tumblingrock@scci.org)
Access: Open on Saturdays and Sundays. For details or special arrangements contact the property manager. See the management plan for details.

Valhalla (1 major cave and 3 smaller ones)
Acreage: 125.0 acres in Jackson County, Alabama
Property Managers: Buddy Lane and Bill Putnam (valhalla@scci.org)
Access: SCCi or NSS membership and advance notification required. 12 person group size limit. Closed during deer and turkey seasons. See the management plan for details.

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Commercial Use Statement
The Board of the Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SCCi) reaffirms its standing policy that bans the commercial use of our properties, and specifically, prohibits any activity where a charge of any type is made. Should you have any questions, contact the SCCi Chair at chair@scci.org .