Near High Rock, East Grand Bahama, The Bahamas — North Atlantic (Lucayan Archipelago of the West Indies)
Ben's Cave
Photographed by Richard Denney, August 11, 2015
1. Ben's Cave Marker
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Ben's Cave. . The entrance to Ben's Cave was created when a portion of the roof collapsed. The clear pool that you see is fresh water, which floats on top of the lower salt water. Under-water passages spread out horizontally from Ben's Cave for thousands of yards making the Lucayan cavern system one of the longest surveyed in the world. Large colonies of harmless bats use the ceiling of Ben's Cave as a nursery in the summer. Orchids and bromeliads can be seen growing on trees around the entrance.
The entrance to Ben's Cave was created when a portion of the roof collapsed. The clear pool that you see is fresh water, which floats on top of the lower salt water. Under-water passages spread out horizontally from Ben's Cave for thousands of yards making the Lucayan cavern system one of the longest surveyed in the world. Large colonies of harmless bats use the ceiling of Ben's Cave as a nursery in the summer. Orchids and bromeliads can be seen growing on trees around the entrance.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.
Location. 26° 36.358′ N, 78° 24.133′ W. Marker is near High Rock, East Grand Bahama. It can be reached from Grand Bahama Highway. Marker is located on walking trail in the Lucayan National Park, north-side of Grand Bahama Highway. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in the Western Hemisphere, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 19 kilometers
Ben's Cave is located inside Lucayan National Park
Photographed by Richard Denney, August 11, 2015
3. Ben's Cave
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2015, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,083 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2015, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
