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 during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Woodland Hike, Sunset Hike, Bird Hike, Port Royal Hike, Dunbar’s History and Learn About Dunbar Cave.

Tuesday, January 20th
Woodland Hike
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Ages: 6 – adult
Enjoy a walk through the woods in the crisp winter air as we look at the plants and animals.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, January 18th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Sunset Hike
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Ages: All Ages
We will walk through the woods as the sun sets and night falls on the Natural Area.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, January 18th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Wednesday, January 21st
Bird Hike
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Ages: 10 – Adult
Bring binoculars and learn the birds that call the Natural Area home for the winter.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, January 19th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Friday, January 23rd
Port Royal Hike
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Ages: All
Join us for a hike on the Port Royal Historic Area’s River Bottom Trail. Meet at River Bottom Trail parking lot.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, January 21st.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
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.
Port Royal State Historic Park is located at 3300 Old Clarksville Springfield Road, Adams, Tennessee.
Call 931.648.5526 for reservations.