Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include:Port Royal by Lantern, Walk at Port Royal, Trees of Port Royal, Trees of Dunbar Cave, Trail of Tears Walk and Trail Walk.
Friday, October 24th
Port Royal by Lantern
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Follow the trail by lantern light as actors tell the history of Port Royal State Historic Area.
Hikes depart every 20 minutes.
Charge is $5.00 per person – credit card if you pay in advance, cash only the night of the event. Reservations are strongly recommended as group sizes are limited – those without reservations may have to wait 1-3 hours to get on a tour (if there are openings).
Call 931.648.5526 to make reservations.
Groups depart from the River Bottom Trail head.
Saturday, October 25th
Port Royal by Lantern
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Follow the trail by lantern light as actors tell the history of Port Royal State Historic Area.
Hikes depart every 20 minutes.
Charge is $5.00 per person – credit card if you pay in advance, cash only the night of the event. Reservations are strongly recommended as group sizes are limited – those without reservations may have to wait 1-3 hours to get on a tour (if there are openings).
Call 931.648.5526 to make reservations.
Groups depart from the River Bottom Trail head.
Monday, October 27th
Walk at Port Royal
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Ages: All ages
We will take the ½ mile River Bottom Trail to see what else is out in the woods.
Reservations By: 4:30pm October 23rd.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Tuesday, October 28th
Trees of Port Royal
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Ages: 5 – adult
Learn to identify the trees around you. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.
Reservations By: 4:30pm October 23rd.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Trees of Dunbar Cave
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Ages: 5 – adult
Learn to identify the trees around you.
Reservations By: 4:30pm October 27th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger
Thursday, October 30th
Trail of Tears Walk
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Ages: 8- adult
Join us at Port Royal Historic Area to learn about the Trail of Tears. Meet at the River Bottom Trail parking lot.
Reservations By: 4:30pm October 28th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Trail Walk
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Ages: All ages
Walk the Short Loop Trail as the day ends and night begins.
Reservations By: 4:30pm October 28th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs Information
Programs are free unless noted otherwise. All programs require reservations by the Deadline Listed. Programs with no reservations by the deadline will be canceled.
All programs begin at the Visitor Center unless another site is listed.
Children must be accompanied by an adult (one adult for each three children).
Age limits are definite – please do not sign up a child who is younger or older than the age limits given.
Dunbar Cave State Park is located at 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville Tennessee.
Call 931.648.5526 for reservations.
