Eagle Cave | |
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Location | Richland County, Wisconsin, US |
Coordinates | 43°14′35″N90°32′30″W / 43.24306°N 90.54167°W /43.24306; -90.54167 |
Discovery | 1849 |
Geology | Onyx |
Access | Public |
Eagle Cave is anonyxcave located nearBlue River, Wisconsin, inRichland County.[1] Eagle Cave is known as Wisconsin's largest onyx cave and was the first cave to be commercially owned and operated in Wisconsin. The cave was discovered in 1849 and opened to the public in 1938. It is a popularcamping destination, especially during the fall, winter, and spring months, when youth group campers are allowed to camp inside the cave and participate in their cave exploratory program. The cave exploratory program has been operating since 1954.[citation needed]
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