Appalachian Cave Conservancy is pleased to announce that Daniel Boone Caverns in Scott County, Virginia, is now owned by ACC. The cave has been a mainstay of the ACC program for many years under our management, while owned by longtime conservancy member and friend Milton Starnes.
Mr. Starnes was a great champion of the cave and an excellent steward who wished to see it protected and used as a resource to introduce novices to the wonders of the underground environment. He died in 2024 as details of a donation of the property to ACC were being arranged. Thanks to the generosity of his heirs, the property was donated to ACC in early 2025, fulfilling his wishes.
As permanent stewards of the cave, ACC will continue to work to see it protected in perpetuity and used as a resource for research and educational purposes.
Daniel Boone Caverns has a surveyed length of 2,913 ft and a depth of 178 ft. It is known for its outstanding aesthetic features and significant biology. It is a vertical cave with numerous relatively short drops. The cave is temporarily closed to visitors pending the completion of a new management plan, but we look forward to welcoming cavers to the preserve soon!
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