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Caving in West Virginia
West Virginia is wild and the underground is no exception. With spectacular caves and some of the most active exploration in the US, it is a great place to cave.
Charleston Grotto PO Box 6885 Charleston, WV 25362
ESSO Grotto 211 Woodland Ct Grayson, KY 41143-8001
Germany Valley Grotto 942 Callen Lane Upper Tract, WV 26866-9714
Greenbrier Grotto 3954 Carroll Hill Road Frankford, WV 24938
Monongahela Grotto 22 Ben Bryan Blvd Grafton, WV 26354
Monroe County Cavers 705 Hedrick Road Sinks Grove, WV 24976
Mountain State Grotto 6429 Glady Fork Rd. Bowden, WV 26254
Parkersburg Area Grotto 101 Snodgrass Lane Williamstown, WV 26187
TRA Grotto 415 Persimmon Pear Ln Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Tri-State Grotto 464 Huckleberry Dr Gerrardstown, WV 25420-4322
Get Underground in West Virginia
Interested in caves near you? The NSS is a great way to explore and learn about caves in West Virginia. Attend a meeting at one of our local chapters, meet other cavers, get training, and see West 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
