Rickwood Caverns State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $7
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 5 campsites
- Official site
- alapark.com(205) 647-9692
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Blount County, about 14 miles north of Gardendale, Rickwood Caverns State Park covers about 386 acres.
Popular activities here are cave tours, historic sites, swimming, picnicking, and hiking. Overnight options include 5 campsites across 2 camping areas, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and group camping.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Not stated | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Office: 9AM-5PM
Cave Tours: Guided Tours Only - Reservations Recommended
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entrance Fees: Ages 5 -11 | $2 · child |
| Entrance Fees: Ages 5 -11 | $3 · child |
| Cave Tours (Includes Entrance Fee): Ages 5 -11 | $9 · child |
| Cave Tours (Includes Entrance Fee): Ages 5 -11 | $19 · child |
| Wonderland Under Warrior Tours (holiday season) | $12 · person |
| Swimming (Includes Entrance Fee): Ages 5 and up | $7 |
Official wording
Day Use Fees • Entrance Fees: Ages 5 -11 - $2.00; 12 and up - $3.00 • Cave Tours (Includes Entrance Fee): Ages 5 -11 - $9.00; 12 and up - $19.00 • Wonderland Under Warrior Tours (holiday season) $12 per person • Swimming (Includes Entrance Fee): Ages 5 and up - $7.00
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Alabama State Parks reservations (reserve.alapark.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping PreviousNext
Book Your Reservations Here
Accommodations for camping include 13 water and electric campsites, which are landscaped and can accommodate trailers and motor homes up to 40ft. The sites have 50 or 30 amp. There are also 5 primitive sites for tents only. The campgrounds are patrolled 24 hours, and comfort facilities include restrooms and dump station.
Overnight guests can enjoy free swimming during pool hours (10:00AM-5:45PM). | 5 | The sites have 50 or 30 amp. | — |
| Camping Monthly Rates (available December thru February)
Two night minimum on weekend reservations. Three night minimum on major holidays. There is a 72 Hour Cancellation policy for all camping reservations. | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping PreviousNext Accommodations for camping include 13 water and electric campsites, which are landscaped and can accommodate trailers and motor homes up to 40ft. The sites have 50 or 30 amp. There are also 5 primitive sites for tents only. The campgrounds are patrolled 24 hours, and comfort facilities include restrooms and dump station. Overnight guests can enjoy free swimming during pool hours (10:00AM-5:45PM). Camping Monthly Rates (available December thru February) Two night minimum on weekend reservations. Three night minimum on major holidays. There is a 72 Hour Cancellation policy for all camping reservations. Camping and Cave Tour Package Discounted cave admission is available to guests camping at least one night. Discounted rate is $14 for adults (age12 and older). Package availability subject to cave operating schedule. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE For more information or reservations, call Rickwood Caverns State Park office at 205-647-9692 or 1-800-ALA-PARK
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Cave toursHistoric sites and toursPicnickingSwimmingHikingCamping
Trails
Hiking PreviousNext Fossil Mountain Hiking Trail The fossil mountain hiking trail is 1.25 mile. long that takes you up the limestone covered mountainside. While you enjoy the peaceful hike, you can search for fossils imprinted among the rocks. Wildflowers and resurrection ferns cover the unique limestone outcrops along the trail. Picnic Loop Trail The picnic loop trail is .8 of a mile and is an easy walk through wooded forest. The beginning of the trail takes you past a fenced in graveyard from the original property owners, which has a marker for a Revolutionary War Veteran. Moss Rock Connector Trail The newest trail is the Moss Rock Connector Trail which can be accessed from Fossil Mountain Trail or Picnic Loop Trail. This .5 mile trail gives you the opportunity to hike three trails in one for up to a 2 mile hike. Fitness Loop The fitness loop offers a flat surface perfect for running. It is .4 of a mile and goes around the pool and campground area, also through the Miniature Blount County Bridge. This trail was historically the location of the old train tracks if you want to walk down memory lane. The train now rests at the Calera railway museum.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- Electric hookups
- Group camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 370 Rickwood Park Road Warrior, AL 35180
AL - Nearest town
- Gardendale — about 14 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.8768, -86.8676
- Phone
- (205) 647-9692
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Alabama State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Alabama State Parks 'All Parks' list
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology