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Caving in Texas
There is a lot hidden beneath the state of Texas! Join us for a meeting and come see Texas caves!
With 8,000 members the NSS is the largest non-profit organization in the world dedicated to the exploration, preservation, and study of caves. Our local chapters provide training, fellowship, and more to cavers regardless of experience level.
Dallas-Fort Worth Grotto
Greater Houston Grotto 15402 Glamorgan Drive Jersey Village TX 77040
GUAD Grotto 6011 Hueco Tanks Rd El Paso, TX 79938-8746
Lubbock Area Grotto 3403 89th St Lubbock, TX 79423-2707
Permian Basin Speleological Society 700 Jill Rd Big Spring, TX 79720
UT Grotto 14045 North Green Hills Loop Austin, TX 78737-8619
Aggie Grotto 1236 TAMU Slot# 436 College Station, TX 77843
Bexar Grotto 2186 Jackson Keller #420 San Antonio, TX 78213
Get Underground in Texas
Interested in caves near you? The NSS is a great way to explore and learn about caves in Texas. Attend a meeting at one of our local chapters, meet other cavers, get training, and see Texas caves. No experience necessary! We are a national organization dedicated to exploring, protecting, and studying caves.
About the National Speleological Society
The NSS is the largest caving-focused membership organization in the world. We exist to promote fellowship among cavers & protect, explore and study caves. With thousands of members worldwide, being a part of the NSS means being connected to cavers everywhere. There is no better way to get access to trips, training, and fellowship. But the NSS also offers the following benefits:
Publications
Get immediate digital access to over 80 years and 1,500+ issues of NSS publications, including the NSS News. For an additional $10/year, members can receive a printed copy of the News.
Events
Every year the NSS holds a week long convention. Members receive a discount. Members also get access or discounts to regional events held all over the country.
Training
Members get discounts on National Cave Rescue Commission training events held throughout the country.
Gear
Get 45% or more off outdoor gear from major brands! Additionally, caving-focused vendors like Highline Rope, Inner Mountain Outfitters, and On Rope 1 all offer generous discounts to NSS members.
Support Caves!
Your membership dollars support NSS cave preserves, scientific programs, and exploration grants! Be a part of protecting the most fragile ecosystems on earth.
Grants
NSS members can apply for the exploration & scientific grants the organization gives out every year. Learn more here.
Additional Benefits
NSS Bookstore discounts
Discount on your first Convention
Connect with Cavers through the Membership Directory
Access to NSS Cave Preserves
Free Camping at HQ
Access to the NSS library