Cave-In-Rock, Illinois

About Cave-In-Rock

Set in the southeastern part of Illinois, Cave-In-Rock is a tiny community with an estimated population of 221.

Officially, Cave-In-Rock is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 597 residents per square mile.

📰 Cave-In-Rock News Today

• Illinois to pay addition $100,000 to run Cave-In-Rock Ferry WPSD Local 6 · Jun 26
• Cave-In-Rock Ferry closure enters second week KFVS12 · Jul 14
• Uncertainty around Cave-in-Rock Ferry funding negotiations has some locals worried for the future WKMS · Jun 26
• Contract dispute halts Cave-In-Rock Ferry service Southern Illinoisan · Jul 2
• With no agreement, Cave-in-Rock ferry is closed indefinitely West Kentucky Star · Jun 30

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Cave-In-Rock Unique

• The only place in America named Cave-In-Rock — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Cave-In-Rock

• Cave In Rock State Park Restaurant & Lodging — sandwich
• Cave-in-Rock State Park Restaurant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Cave in Rock · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cave-In-Rock

• Cave In Rock State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Riverview Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Cave-In-Rock

🏘️ Nearby Communities