Burrows Cave
Burrows Cave is the name given to an alleged cave site in Southern Illinois reputedly discovered by Russell E.
A cave inside Olney Township
You can stay in Olney Township
Burrows Cave is inside Olney Township, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Olney Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Burrows Cave
Burrows Cave is the name given to an alleged cave site in Southern Illinois reputedly discovered by Russell E. Burrows in 1982 which he claimed contained many ancient artifacts. Because of the many inconsistencies and lack of evidence for his claims of discovery and findings, the cave, which has never been located, is considered a hoax by archaeologists and anthropologists.
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- Cave
- Wikipedia readers
- 8K a year
Where to stay near Burrows Cave
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Olney Township (7) and Olney (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Burrows Cave | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olney Township | in town | — | 7 2 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 9,847 | $109K | — |
| Olney | in town | — | 6 2 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 8,577 | $100K | C+ |
| Preston Township | 5 mi north | 10 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 1,601 | $123K | — |
| Vincennes Township | 29 mi east | 45 min | 15 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 21,685 | $143K | — |
| Wade Township | 20 mi north | 30 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 4,343 | $120K | — |
| Robinson Township | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 9 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 9,218 | $134K | — |
| Newton | 18 mi north | 25 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 2,932 | $95K | C+ |
| Robinson | 27 mi northeast | 40 min | 8 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 RV parks | 7,084 | $109K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Burrows Cave
Other well-known places within 65 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
64 mi🏺 Ancient siteAngel Mounds
130 mi🏞 National Historical ParkGeorge Rogers Clark National Historical Park113K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Angel Mounds: Heironymous Rowe (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · George Rogers Clark National Historical Park: The original uploader was Agentmoose at English Wikipedia. on 2006-07-08., CC BY-SA 2.5
Visiting Burrows Cave
Is Burrows Cave in Olney Township?
Yes. It’s inside Olney Township, IL.
When is the best time to visit Burrows Cave?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 66–80°.
What is the closest airport to Burrows Cave?
Evansville Regional (EVV), about 57 miles away. The nearest big hub is Indianapolis (IND), about 117 miles.
Where should I stay near Burrows Cave?
Olney Township (in town, 7 places to stay), Olney (in town, 6 places to stay) and Vincennes Township (29 mi, 15 places to stay).
Tips from people in Olney Township
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Olney Township’s Town Square.
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