Stephen's Gap (permit required) near Pleasant Groves is a cave in Jackson County, Alabama. Mapped as permit required.
A cave entrance mapped in OpenStreetMap as requiring a permit.
Read first: Access varies: this cave may be on private property, may require a permit or landowner permission, or may be limited to organized caving groups. Do not enter without authorization. Caves carry rescue risks and bat-protection rules, and some are closed to protect hibernating bats. The map shows an approximate area (within about 1 mile), not the entrance.
Details
- Access: Permit required (per OpenStreetMap); no fee listed
- County: Jackson County
- Nearest place: Pleasant Groves
- Map: approximate area within about 1 mile, not the entrance
Compiled from public datasets (OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps). Not field-verified. Exact location is intentionally not published.
Why the exact location is not shown
This is a deliberate choice, not missing data. The map marker shows an approximate area within about 1 mile.
- Entry requires a permit from the managing body.
- Alabama caves can shelter protected bats (gray bat, Indiana bat). Roosts have seasonal closures, and white-nose syndrome can spread on clothing and gear.
- Unprepared visitors face real rescue and liability risk: flooding, falls, bad air and cold water.
- Caving-community practice is to limit exact locations so caves are not overused or damaged.
Exact location is available from the managing agency, landowner or local grotto where access is permitted.
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AboutWhat is Stephen’s Gap (permit required) near Pleasant Groves?
Jackson County cave. Permit required (per OpenStreetMap); no fee listed.
Getting thereWhere is Stephen’s Gap (permit required) near Pleasant Groves?
Stephen’s Gap (permit required) near Pleasant Groves is in Jackson County, Alabama, near Pleasant Groves.
Things to doWhat can you do at Stephen’s Gap (permit required) near Pleasant Groves?
Stephen’s Gap (permit required) near Pleasant Groves is listed for caves. Each activity links to more places across North Alabama.
Before you goIs Stephen’s Gap (permit required) near Pleasant Groves open to the public?
Access is listed as “Permit required (per OpenStreetMap); no fee listed”.
Rules, hours and closures are set by the manager and can change, so confirm before you go.
Things to doWhat should you know before visiting Stephen’s Gap (permit required) near Pleasant Groves?
Stephen’s Gap (permit required) near Pleasant Groves is listed as a cave site. Cave access is often restricted to protect visitors and bats, so confirm whether the cave is open and whether a tour or permit is required.
Things to doWhat else is there to do near Stephen’s Gap (permit required) near Pleasant Groves?
Browse more places in Jackson County. You can also browse by activity: caves.
Before you goHow do you check conditions and closures at Stephen’s Gap (permit required) near Pleasant Groves?
Contact the managing agency for current conditions, closures and rules.
This page lists public information. It does not replace posted signs or the manager's notices. Hours, fees, permits and closures change, so confirm with the managing agency before you go.
TrustHow accurate is this listing for Stephen’s Gap (permit required) near Pleasant Groves?
Compiled from public datasets (OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps). Not field-verified. Exact location is intentionally not published.
This page was last updated on November 11, 2026.