![]() Then he went back to the owner’s place and got ropes and went into the pit about 30 feet. (The next day Cleon got tools, walked back up the hill and started digging. “I notice there was a cave under the ground and called the old gentleman back and told him there was a cave under the ground on the other side of the hill from where the others had dug…” I couldn’t understand the places they worked as we walked around the large hill, using their very same paths. He and I walked over part of the farm and it was the places all the others had worked. A short while after they quit a man came to me and asked me to look for a cave on that particular farm, so I did. They had no luck either: Even after spending one hundred thousand dollars. Then some men from another place came with oil rigs and geiger counters. It all started back in the early thirty’s after several cavemen gave up the search for the cave they thought to be up on the knob. “This is the way Crystal Onyx cave was discovered by Mr. My comments and summaries are in parentheses().* His locations are vague, and he doesn’t name any of the people who worked with him. He may have discussed discovering several caves, or just Crystal Onyx Cave. We recommend that you put phones on airplane mode, use auto flash and have them fully charged.*This book appears to be a transcription of dictation or an interview made by Mr. We have many spectacular photo opportunities but no cell service in the cave.CRYSTAL ONYX Cave is well lit so flashlights aren’t necessary.To protect our cave system, there are no public restrooms but clean porta-potties are available.Be aware there is grating throughout the cave. No pets except for properly trained service dogs.No food, drinks, gum, tobacco products or vaping in the cave.Front baby carriers only, no piggy back riding.No backpacks, purses* or walking sticks* allowed in the cave.Not handicap accessible, the tour is one half mile with 175 steps sporadically throughout the cave.Know the “NOs” for the safety of our guests and the conservation of the cave: Several local caves have similar names: Onyx Cave, Mammoth Onyx Cave, Great Onyx Cave, Crystal Cave… They are all different caves We are CRYSTAL ONYX cave, just three miles East of I-65, exit 53. If you have a reservation at another local establishment please allow yourself a minimum of 2 hours here plus travel time.The cave is 58 degrees F year round, dress appropriately.We have two tour routes that run at our discretion, they are both spectacular.*Terms apply, see notes on the “ABOUT” page. You may contact us for exclusive/ private tours year round.We have RV and Big Rig parking available.Closures will be posted on our Facebook page. Inclement weather: No tours if there is any snow or ice on the ground.Reservations are available but not needed except for groups of 12+.See our “ABOUT” page for details or call 27. We are Crystal Onyx Cave, established in 1960. ![]() But, don’t be confused, there is another local cave using a similar name. Please check out our excellent Google and TripAdvisor reviews. Crystal Onyx is family owned and operated with a laid back approach and unscripted tours. The average temperature in the cave is 58 degrees F or 14.5 C. ![]() The meandering trails have recently been renovated with groomed crushed limestone, new steps and handrails. You will descend down safe concrete and steel steps into a well lit speleothem rich cave. Your adventure begins outside with a short walk to one of the many sink holes and caves on our property. Tour group size is small with a comfortable pace and plenty of stops so you can see all of nature’s wonders, take pictures, relax and enjoy. You will be walking among a vast and diversified array of formations up close throughout the cave on your one hour, one half mile tour. Our cave, located on Prewitts Knob is a living, growing cave. Crystal Onyx is one of Kentucky’s premier show caves with spectacular beauty throughout.
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