Linville Caverns, Marion

About Linville Caverns

Linville Caverns is a guided cave tour inside Humpback Mountain, near Marion, North Carolina. Visitors descend into passages formed by underground geological features and encounter a native trout stream flowing through the cavern system. Guided tours depart every ten minutes and accommodate up to fifteen people per group, including children. The caverns were first discovered in the early 1800s when a fishing expedition noticed trout swimming in and out of an opening in the mountainside. The site offers information about cavern science and the geological history of the formations. Families with children of all ages can participate in tours, which allow visitors to experience the mountain interior firsthand. Tickets are sold online through the venue's website or at the ticket counter upon arrival. The caverns operate seasonally, with varying hours throughout the year.