Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge

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Persons visiting the refuge may park at the kiosk parking lot, graveled parking lot located off County Route 204 west of the kiosk, or graveled parking lot off County Route 218 on east side of the refuge. Depending on the season of your visit, be sure to bring insect repellent, drinking water, and/or sunscreen.

Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge’s 1,060 acres are open to public entry from dawn to dusk.  No motorized vehicles are allowed to enter the refuge.  Vehicles may be parked at the interpretive kiosk parking lot or at other designated parking areas.  Handicapped parking is available at both the interpretive kiosk. 

Key Cave itself is managed for protection; therefore, it is not open to the public due to the potential for disturbance of the federally endangered Alabama cavefish and gray bats. 

A large field planted in sunflowers which are in full bloom.
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Activities

Hunting
Wildlife watching
Hiking
Biking
Photography

Other Facilities in the Complex

Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

Snow Geese
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Located in Decatur, AL, the refuge attracts thousands of wintering waterfowl each year as well as manages and protects habitat for 12 federally endangered or threatened species.
National Wildlife Refuge
Decatur,AL
Gray bats flying under tree canopy outside of Sauta Cave
Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge
Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge is a 264-acre Refuge located west of Scottsboro, Alabama. The refuge provides protection for the federally endangered Gray and Indiana bats, and their crucial habitat.
National Wildlife Refuge
Decatur,AL
Three healthy Indiana bats huddled in a cave
Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge
Home to the largest wintering colony of gray bats in the US, Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge was established to protect this endangered species.
National Wildlife Refuge
Decatur,AL
Watercress Darter fish in the water
Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge
Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge, located in Bessemer, Alabama, was established to provide protection for the endangered watercress darter.
National Wildlife Refuge
Anniston,AL
Cahaba River
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge, located in Bibb County, Alabama, was established for the purpose of protecting and managing a unique section of the Cahaba River and land adjacent to it.
National Wildlife Refuge
An image of a Prairie Warbler perched in a tree.
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge's primary purpose is to enhance, manage, and protect the unique mountain longleaf pine ecosystem in northeast Alabama.
National Wildlife Refuge
Anniston,AL

Locations

Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge
(256) 353-7243
C/O Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge2700 Refuge Headquarters RoadDecatur,AL35603-5202