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Caving in Virginia
The spectacular caving in Virginia’s mountains represents some of the best in the country. Did you know the state has the deepest cave in the Eastern half of the country? Our local chapters – known as grottos – are full of members dedicated to exploring Virginia Caves. Grotto meetings are a great place to meet cavers and explore wild caves in Virginia regardless of experience level.
With 8,000 members, the NSS is the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to exploring, preserving, and studying caves. Our local chapters provide training, fellowship, and more to cavers regardless of experience level.
Tidewater Grotto 500 Moonraker Dr Apt 308 Chesapeake, VA 23320
Virginia Highlands Grotto PO Box 151 Monterey, VA 24465-0151
VPI Cave Club PO Box 558 Blacksburg, VA 24063-0558
Walker Mountain Grotto 875 Rolling Hills Dr Wytheville, VA 24382-1239
Battlefield Area Troglodyte Society
Blue Ridge Grotto 6572 Woodbrook Drive SW Roanoke, VA 24018
Charlottesville Grotto
Fredericksburg Underground Network 11401 Macpherson Court Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Front Royal Grotto 360 Kings Dr Fort Valley, VA 22652
James River Grotto 2300 Heronhill Pl Lynchburg, VA. 24503
Get Underground in Virginia
Interested in caves near you? The NSS is a great way to explore and learn about caves in Virginia. Attend a meeting at one of our local chapters, meet other cavers, get training, and see Virginia 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
