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 these guidelines before visiting any Alabama cave preserve:
- Before and after visiting the Preserve, thoroughly clean and decontaminate all clothing, footwear or gear
that has been previously used in a cave in Rhode Island, Maine, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Kentucky (or in a WNS-Affected State prior to 2006),
following the procedures outlined in the latest USFWS guidelines (see Attachment 2)..
- Do not use any clothing, footwear or gear that you cannot adequately decontaminate.
- Do not use any clothing, footwear or gear that has been used since January 1, 2006 in any cave in
New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, and/or West Virginia, regardless of decontamination protocols followed.
Anderson Cave (1 major cave and 4 smaller caves)
Acreage
: 50 acres under a 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 (owned), 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 (owned) 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 (owned) in Jackson County, Alabama
Property Manager
: Andy Zellner (horseskull@scci.org)
Access
: Open. 12 person group size limit. See the management plan for details.
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Kennamer Cave (2 caves)
Acreage
: 100 acres (owned) in Jackson County, Alabama
Property Manager
: Bill Torode (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.
Limrock Blowing
Acreage
: 49.34 acres (owned) 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.
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Long Island Cove (4 significant caves and 5 others)
Acreage
: 2,500+ acres (leased) in Jackson County, Alabama
Property Manager
: Brad Tipton (longisland@scci.org)
Access
: Permit Required. See the management plan for details.
Neversink
Acreage
: 32.87 acres (owned) 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 (owned) 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
: 5.0 acres (lease/purchase) 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 (owned) 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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Neversink. Photo by John Van Swearingen IV.
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 . |
