Cave-In-Rock is a village in Hardin County, Illinois, United States. Its principal feature is a 55-foot (17 m)-wide cave on the Ohio River. Cave-in-Rock was originally a stronghold for outlaws including the bandit Logan Belt, Philip Alston the Counterfeiter, the pirate Samuel Mason, and the Sturdivant Gang. Cave-in-Rock's primary feature is a striking 55-foot (17 m)-wide riverside cave formed by erosion at Cave-in-Rock State Park, just upriver from the village.
Cave-in-Rock State Park is a heavily wooded park with trails winding along the riverbank offering views of riverboats, barges and other river scenes. Cave-In-Rock State Park is located in the eastern section of the adjoining Shawnee National Forest. Within a 25 mile radius of Cave-In-Rock State Park are the popular USDA attraction of Garden of The Gods, Pounds Hollow Recreational Area, Rim Rock Trails, and Tower Rock Recreational Area.
Things to See & Do
* Cave-In-Rock State Park
* Hiking
* Boating & fishing
* Shawnee Queen tour boat
* Shawnee National Forest
General information
Cruise Season – May - October
Currency - United States Dollar (USD)
Language – English
Land Area – 1 km²
Population – 375 approx
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus six hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1
Port Location – The port is located at the Cave-In-Rock village on the Ohio River.