Pancake Cave

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CaveCooperstown, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States

Pancake Cave

Pancake Cave is a cave or natural rock feature in Michigan.

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44.2870°, -87.7724°

Overview

Pancake Cave is a cave or natural rock feature in Michigan. The state's caves are mostly sea caves, sandstone shelters and small limestone openings rather than deep cavern systems — many of the most striking line the Lake Superior shore, where waves have carved hollows and arches into the cliffs over thousands of years.

Caves can be hazardous: loose rock, cold water, slippery footing and changing lake conditions all pose real risks, and some are only reachable by boat or kayak. Check access, guiding options and safety information before exploring, and never enter alone or in poor weather. Related places list the shoreline, trails and waters nearby.

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Underwater cave entrance that creates a spout effect at high tide at Pancake Rocks.

Underwater cave entrance that creates a spout effect at high tide at Pancake Rocks.

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Location

Cooperstown, Wisconsin

Manitowoc County

United StatesUS

44.28701°, -87.77236°

michigan.gov/dnr (Official Website)

(517) 284-6057 (Phone)

DNR-CustomerService@Michigan.gov (Email)

Current Weather

Updated 11:38 PM

72°F

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Feels like 73°

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4.4 mph ESE

Humidity

63%

Visibility

19 mi

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1

5-Day Forecast

Sat 1%74° 56°

Sun 55%77° 63°

Mon 9%89° 74°

Tue 55%96° 73°

Wed 55%97° 72°

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Added Jun 21, 2026

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