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: Friends of Dunbar Cave Meeting, Man’s Use of Dunbar Cave, Woods Walk, and Dunbar Cave History Walk.

Thursday, March 10th
Friends of Dunbar Cave Meeting
Time: 6:00pm
If you enjoy the park, please come to a meeting and think about joining our Friends group. Meet in the Visitor Center.
Friday, March 11th
Man’s Use of Dunbar Cave
Time: 2:00pm –3:00pm
Ages: 8 to adult
Join us for a walk around the area and learn about how we have used Dunbar Cave in the past.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, March 9th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Woods Walk
Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Ages: 4 – adult
Enjoy a walk through the woods and around the lake.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, March 9th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Tuesday, March 15th
Time: 8:00am – 10:00am
Ages: All ages
Join us for an early walk on the park.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, March 13th.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist
Dunbar Cave History Walk
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Ages: 5 – adult
Join us for a walk around the area and learn about Dunbar’s past.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, March 13th.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Ranger
Wednesday, March 16th
Early Spring Wildflower Walk
Time: 8:00am – 9:30am
Ages: Adults
We will walk the Short Loop Trail and look for toothwort, spring beauty, rue anemone and other spring flowers.
Reservations by: 4:30pm, March 14th.
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.
Port Royal State Historic Park is located at 3300 Old Clarksville Springfield Road, Adams, Tennessee.
Call 931.648.5526 for reservations.