Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Caving Resources

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Topic Resource
Caves and Karst Features in Maryland Crystal Grottoes
Maryland's only cave open to the public
A gallery of Maryland Caves
Educational Series 3: Caves of Maryland
Fact Sheet 11: Foundation Engineering Problems and Hazards in Karst Terranes
List of Virginia Area Region Limited Access Caves
Geology of Caves
USGS summary
National Speleological Society Cave Protection Laws webpage
See Maryland Cave Law and Acts legacy webpage for Maryland specific laws
Or check the US State Cave and Archaeology Protection Statutes PDF where laws are listed by state.
Caving Organizations National Speleological Society (NSS)
NSS Caving in Maryland page
NSS Chapter: Baltimore Grotto
NSS Chapter: Frederick Grotto
NSS Chapter: Sligo Grotto
NSS Chapter: Western Maryland Grotto
Potomac Speleological Club (PSC)
National Cave Rescue Commission (NCRC)
National Caves Association (NCA)
Cave Safety NSS Cave Safety page
PSC Caving Safety page
Caves on the Web NSS The Virtual Cave
Excellent online tour of several types of caves
The legacy version is also available
National Park Service (NPS) Caves & Karst Homepage
NSS Audio Visual Library
USGS Exploring Caves
Educational packet suited for Grades K-3rd
NPS Junior Cave Scientist Activity Book
Best suited for Ages 5-12+
NPS Caves and Karst Outreach Materials
CavesLIVE—A Distance Learning Adventure
Recorded educational webcast and associated material for grades K-12
Find Nearby Caves and Beyond NCA Eastern Region Show Caves
Pennsylvania Caves
Virginia Caves
West Virginia Caves
US Show Caves