The Forest caves are a haven of supplies that make the nightmarish survival easier, providing you with abundant essentials like ropes, flares, soda, etc. However, these locations can be hard to find, with multiple entrances and several horrors lurking about. Here, we mention all of The Forest Cave Locations that the player can visit.
Endknight Games’ sandbox open-world survivor horror game, The Forest, surprised the vidya community with its mind-boggling graphics and creepily enchanting gameplay. This game has in store for you, hours of frightening and excessive gloom as you make your way through the Forest to the nearest coast. The Forest is a peak example of escalator horror with creepy AI sure to heighten your xylophobia. The pitch-black caves are particularly valuable among several locations that players will visit.
Related: The Forest Crafting Guide
The Forest Cave Locations

Cave entrances can be of different types. Caves in Forest are spread throughout the region, and finding them can be quite a strenuous task. However, don’t be afraid because we have given every possible Forest cave location in this guide!
- Walk-in caves: A small congested cave opening where a player has to squeeze through to enter.
- Climb down entrance: These entrances are like holes in the grounds with ropes leading down, which the player can use to descend into the cave.
- Underwater entrances: These caves require the player to go underwater to enter, and you will need an item called a rebreather to assist you throughout your time in this water submerged cave.

Dead Cave
The very first cave that players can access is known as the Dead Cave. The grim name is comparable to the eerie horrors that await within and are a perfect way to kickstart your introduction to The Forest’s cave locations. You can enter cave 1 using three entrances. Moreover, you can also access cave 9 and cave 3 via cave 1.To access cave 9, blow up a wall in cave 9 using explosives, and to access cave 3, head towards the north of cave 1. This path gradually blends into cave 3.
Here is how you can enter Cave 1 in The Forest:
- Sinkhole: The southeast rim of the sinkhole has an entrance to cave 1.
- Cannibal Village: towards the south of the sinkhole is cannibal village. When you go through this path, you will be left with two entrances leading towards cave 1.
Cave Location
- Cave 1: walking entrance between the rocks.
- Other Cave 1: walking entrance near the Cannibal Village.
- Third Cave 1: climbing entrance in the hill.
- You can use this entrance to find katana, and this is why it is also known as katana cave.
A Similar Guide: How to Find The Forest Modern Axe

Hanging Cave
The Hanging Cave is a very scenic place to sneak into if you’re a fan of atmospheric horror and the bizarre. As the image above shows, the cave is set near the lake of the Main Cannibal village. Cave 2 has two entrances:
- Main cannibal village: You can access cave 2 through the main cannibal village.
- Smaller cannibal village: Towards the north of the smaller cannibal village, on the side of the lake, is this secondary opening leading towards cave 2.
Cave Location
- Cave 2 entrance: walking entrance between the rocks.
- Other Cave 2 entrance: climbing entrance located in Main Village.
- Final Cave 2 entrance: climbing entrance on the hill.

Wet cave
The Wet Cave has two entrances and can also be accessed through Cave 1 – Dead Cave. You’ll need a climbing axe and a rebreather in order to explore this underwater cave.
- Fertile Lands: On the west side of fertile lands on the river bottom, you can find an entrance to cave 3.
- Mutant village: You can find another opening into cave 3 near the two mutant camps or cannibal villages. This entrance lies beside soiled white tents.
Cave Location
- Cave 3 entrance: Diving entrance near the riverside village.
- Other Cave 3 entrance: Walking entrance near the dirty white tents.
An Interesting Read: The Forest Modern Bow

Baby Cave
The Baby Cave has one entrance
- Lakeside village: To the west of the lakeside village and in the northeast of the yacht, lies the entrance to cave 4.
Cave Location
The Cave 4 entrance: climbing entrance to the west of Lakeside Village

Submerged Cave
The Submerged Cave has two entrances.
- Peninsula: You can find cave 5 located in the southwest of the peninsula. One entrance is a walking entrance between the rocks, and the other entrance is a climbing entrance located near the sacred tree.
- Geese Lake: Another entrance to cave 5 is the underwater entrance under geese lake. You’ll require a rebreather in order to explore this cave, as most of it is underwater.
Cave Location
- Cave 5 entrance: walking entrance between rocks.
- Other Cave 5 entrance: climbing entrance near the sacred tree.
- Cave 5 entrance: Diving entrance beneath the Geese Lake.

Lawyer Cave
This cave lies under the west coast of the peninsula, and it is split into two halves; the Eastern side and the Western side.
Eastern Side of Lawyer Cave
On the north side of Geese Lake, cave 6 has a climbing entrance. This entrance drops into a room full of beheaded lawyers hence the name lawyer’s cave. You can access cave 10 through cave 6, continuing north and destroying a rock wall using explosives.
Western Side of Lawyer Cave
The western side has two entrances to it. One on the northwest side of the Geese lake and the second entrance can be found on the side of a hill near the Shipping Containers.
Cave Location
- Cave 6: walking entrance between rocks near the peninsula
- Other Cave 6: walking entrance on the hill near the shipping containers.
- Third Cave 6: climbing entrance to the north of Geese Lake

Chasm Cave
The Chasm Cave in The Forest has only one opening for the players to enter.
- Landbridge: The opening to cave 7 can be found after crossing the northernmost land bridge that connects the peninsula to the mountains. This is where players can find the Modern Bow as well.
Cave Location
- Cave 7 walking entrance near the land bridge
- Sinkhole exit(to exit cave 7 and 8)

Sinkhole Cave
Among all of the Forest cave locations, this one is a bit unique. That is because Cave 8 is merged with cave 7 but has its own structure and network. It was added in version 0.01. Furthermore, the locale for this particular cave is stunning and had us put down our controller and laud its beauty for a hot minute. Players can enter Cave 8 through Cave 7’s sinkhole after passing through a set of stone doors.
Cave Location
Entering cave 8 passing through stone doors(sacrificial doors)

Ledge Cave
The Ledge Cave has two entrances to it. You can access cave 9 by blowing a wall in the southern part of cave 1.
- Big lake- one of the entrances to cave 9 lies between big lake and sinkhole.
- Hill- another entrance lies at the hill nearby the big lake.
Cave Location
- Cave 9 entrance: Climbing entrance near white tents between big lake and sinkhole.
- Other Cave 9 entrance: Climbing entrance on the hill near a big lake.

Waterfall Cave
The Waterfall Cave has the following entrances:
- Seaside Village: One of the entrances to cave 10 is near the seaside village.
- Beach Hut Village: You can also find another entrance to cave 10, a little further away from beach hut village near the orange tents.
You can access cave 10 through the west of the sinkhole. You can also access cave 6 through cave 10 by blowing up the rock walls.
Cave Location
- Cave 10 entrance: climbing entrance near the Seaside Village.
- Other Cave 10 entrance: climbing entrance near the orange tents near beach hut village.

Cave HC – Hell Cave
The Hell Cave is the stuff of nightmares and not for the faint of heart, but chances are, if you pushed this far into the game, you would be alright. What makes this particular cave unique is the darker than darkness vibe, and the gripping terror common across all of The Forest cave locations multiplied ten-fold. This is a dangerous zone crawling with enemies, but the rewards are as promising as terrifying enemies. Proceed with caution!
This cave is filled with cannibals, and the player can use it to access the Sahara Research Lab further in the cave. Hell cave has the following entrance:
- Through sinkhole: At the bottom of the sinkhole, swimming through a small hole will lead you to Hell Cave.
Cave Location
- Hell cave entrance at the bottom of the sinkhole

Conclusion
This has been eXputer’s guide on The Forest cave locations. This article strives to cover any and all concerns a player might have about the Forest cave’s. This fun and the spooky little bundle of side areas is a treat for those of us that despise sleep and being comfortable. Crawling with terrors and filled to the brim with items to make further ventures easier, caves are risky but the payoff of the exploration is worth it, which perfectly captures and encapsulates the essence of a game such as The Forest.
We hope that this guide helped in making your adventures through the eerie Forest a bit easier. The Forest can get intimidating and overwhelming at times, especially if you are not a regular player of horror games, so we wish you luck on your adventures throughout this delightfully frightening game, draining it for content. Good luck!
FAQs
How do you complete the forest map? ›
Now once you've climbed down turn around head towards the light in this big opening here and you
Where are the cave locations in the forest? ›Cave Location
Cave 1: walking entrance between the rocks. Other Cave 1: walking entrance near the Cannibal Village. Third Cave 1: climbing entrance in the hill. You can use this entrance to find katana, and this is why it is also known as katana cave.
Cave 2 (and Hidden Room) - This is the first cave that players will want to explore and depending on good the player is in combat they may have to explore it against their will. This cave has its main entrance in the middle of the main village, so players will be able to access it easily.
What is in all the caves in the forest? ›Caves usually have an abundance of supplies scattered about (such as cash, coins, flares, sticks, ropes, sodas, dynamite, etc), most of which respawn upon going through any cave entrance.
Do you ever find Timmy in the forest? ›Timmy's body is later found by his father, Eric, who is emotionally distraught at the sight of his dead son. However, Eric manages to figure out that in order to bring back his son, he needs a sacrifice.
Is the Forest map random? ›The current map is handcrafted but they've added randomization to most of the items to make up for it. Some common items spawns are random. But they're common, they also have full blown spawns that are always in the same spot where you can max out said item. So it really makes no difference.
Which cave is the Katana in the forest? ›Location. The Katana is found in the Dead Cave (Cave 1). It is one of the easiest to obtain items in the game, as it does not require that the player face any cannibals or mutants. To obtain the Katana, enter the easternmost entrance for Cave 1 (located here), which is not too far from the river.
What is the last cave in the forest? ›The Hell Cave is located at the bottom of the sinkhole. This can only be accessed by swimming through the small hole in the water (rebreather required). After a long swim the player will resurface in a very large chamber.
How do I get to Cave 1? ›Walk-in Entrance Dead Cave 1 (Katana) - YouTube
Where is Cave 7 the forest? ›The accessible entrance to Cave 7 (squeeze-in) can be found after crossing the northern-most land bridge connecting the peninsula to the mountains. It is the most difficult cave in terms of length, complexity, navigation, and number/types of enemies present.
What does cave 1 have? ›
...
Cave 1 - Dead Cave.
Cave 1 | |
---|---|
Dead Cave | |
Added in | v0.01 |
Location. The Chainsaw can be found in cave 3 on a table surrounded by dismembered corpses, fuel can also be found nearby. The cave has multiple different entrances to access it and is very close to the climbing axe.
What cave has the modern AXE? ›The only items you absolutly need are : keycard, rebreather and climb-axe. But be sure to bring armor, arrows, explosive and so on, because there will be a hard fight at the end. Originally posted by Akatosh: The only items you absolutly need are : keycard, rebreather and climb-axe.
What happens when you beat the forest? ›Ending the game unlocks creative mode. After ending the game, the player can continue playing to the same save file.
How do I get to cave 3? ›Cave 3 has two entrances: one on the river-bottom at the west side of the Fertile Lands and one near the dirty white tents across from two cannibal structures nearby. Much of the cave is underwater, similar to Cave 5 (see below). The rebreather and climbing axe are necessary to fully explore Cave 3.
Does SOS do anything in The Forest? ›...
SOS.
SOS Signal | |
---|---|
Uses | Decoration |
Other Effects | Calls a plane to fly over head about 30 seconds after placing |
Stackable | Yes |
Buildable on | Most surfaces |
The game features two endings: If Eric activates the artifact, he causes the plane to crash and is implied to have found a sacrifice to revive Timmy. One year later, Eric and Timmy have apparently been rescued and are invited onto a talk show to promote Eric's book, which chronicles his experiences on the peninsula.
How do you save Megan in The Forest? ›The flare gun, fire weapons, and explosives are great for taking down Megan. If you die, you will respawn in the bed outside. So just keep trying and you will win. If you hit her with an explosive you will knock her down, this is the only time where melee weapons won't get you instantly killed.
What happens when your sanity hits 0 in The Forest? ›What does sanity do? It has been confirmed that Sanity has no effect on the player whatsoever. The developers had plans to incorporate effects, however at this stage it has no effect. The only thing it does is allow the player to build effigies.
Whats the best armor in The Forest? ›
Creepy Armour is the strongest armour in The Forest. Creepy Armour reduces the player's sneak ability, making them easier for Mutants and Cannibals to notice. Creepy Armour is the strongest armour in the game.
What do teeth do in The Forest? ›Teeth are used with sap to incrementally and permanently upgrade the damage bonus of a melee weapon with each tooth added, though it will slightly reduce the speed. They will drop when a mutant is hit with any weapon or killed.
Do fuel cans Respawn The Forest? ›fuel cans do not respawn in single player, but all do respawn in multiplayer upon reload.
Where is the main cannibal village in The Forest? ›Main Cannibal Village | |
---|---|
Added in | ? |
Location(s) | South East from the center of map |
The Forest Map | |
Altitude | Fair height above sea level |
Peninsula - Official The Forest Wiki.
Can you turn off cannibals in The Forest? ›2) If you do decide to start a new game instead, then yes, you can also enable and disable enemies at will through the console. That is simply "enemies on" to turn spawning on, or "enemies off" to disable spawning.
Is Hairspray infinite The Forest? ›...
Hairspray | |
---|---|
Upgradable | No |
Throwable | No |
Consumable | No |
Storage | Ground Weapon Holder |
- Going to Options > Gameplay > Set Allow Cheats to ON.
- In the Main Menu (not the pause screen), type developermodeon - even though nothing will appear on the screen, this will enable the console.
- That's it! The console is enabled (press F1 to open it).
It is also possible to "tame" the cannibals (Have them not attack you/be more docile). This is done by taking something with decent block and blocking their attacks, until they eventually show signs of neutrality towards the player.
How long do effigies last the forest? ›Maximum burning time for effigy is 20 minutes so adding a large amount of materials is unnecessary. The "cheapest" effigy can be built with 10 bones and/or skulls and will burn for 20 minutes (same as expensive Large effigy).
Where can I find a dahood Katana? ›
Unfortunately, at the time of this article's publication, there is no way to obtain the Katana in Da Hood. This weapon was only available for a limited time and was fully removed in January of 2022. Added with the 2021 Christmas and New Year's update, the Katana could originally be unlocked throughout Dec. 2021.
Do you need the climbing axe to beat the forest? ›It is normally not possible to go down without the climbing axe, but if you jump carefully on the walls you should be able to go down without trouble. Then follow the path until you reach the climbing axe area. You can enter the end of Cave 9 from Cave 3 by blowing up a wall with dynamite at the of Cave 3.
How do I get out of cave 7 without climbing axe? ›It is possible to get out of cave 7 without the climbing axe or rebreather. Just find one of the paths leading out and you'll find your way, you will find a rope with a very long climb which will bring you out at the top of the cliff above the Katana cave.
Where is Cave 5 the forest? ›Cave 5 has two entrances on the south-west of the peninsula, as well an underwater entrance beneath Geese Lake. Please note however, that entering the underwater entrance without the Rebreather will likely lead to death. The player cannot hold their breath long enough to get there even when sprint-swimming.
What is a dead cave? ›[¦ded ′kāv] (geology) A cave where there is no moisture or no growth of mineral deposits associated with moisture.
How many caves are in the forest? ›Explore all 10 caves in the game.
What cave is the flashlight in the forest? ›How to GET THE FLASHLIGHT! The Forest Tutorial - YouTube
Which cave leads to the sinkhole? ›There are multiple ways to reach the bottom of the sinkhole. To get to the bottom you can: Go through Cave 7, which will open up a pair of sacrificial doors at the bottom of the sinkhole, allowing the player to walk straight in.
What cave is the keycard in the forest? ›Gameplay. The employee Keycard is located in a boarded-up alcove near the end of Cave 6 (also known as the Lawyer Cave). It is found near the Camcorder in a large pile of corpses and protected by an Armsy and Mutant Babies. The easiest entrance to the Cave 6 is in the cliffside passage by the shipping containers.
What order should I do the caves in the forest? ›- Cave 1 – Dead Cave.
- Cave 2 – Hanging Cave.
- Cave 3 – Wet Cave.
- Cave 4 – Baby Cave.
- Cave 5 – Submerged Cave.
- Cave 6 – Lawyer Cave.
- Cave 7 – Chasm Cave
- Cave 8 – Sinkhole Cave.
How big can caves get? ›
It is estimated that a cave cannot be more than 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) vertically beneath the surface due to the pressure of overlying rocks.
Where is the wet cave? ›Wet cave. The Wet Cave has two entrances and can also be accessed through Cave 1 – Dead Cave. You'll need a climbing axe and a rebreather in order to explore this underwater cave. Fertile Lands: On the west side of fertile lands on the river bottom, you can find an entrance to cave 3.
Where is crossbow the forest? ›The crossbow cannot be crafted and must be found in an underwater cave located west of the tree of life and just under an island. You will also find schematics for the church, cross, and coffin in the cave as well as some bolts for the crossbow.
How do you get the keycard in the forest? ›How to GET THE KEYCARD & CAMCORDER! The Forest Tutorial
Is crafted AXE better than plane axe? ›The crafted axe is the slowest of all axes, as well as one of the slowest weapons in the game in terms of speed. However, as the required items are very common, it can be useful to craft this weapon very early in the game. It deals more damage than the Plane Axe, has more knockdown power and a farther reach.
How do I get to the hidden stash room? ›The hidden stash room can be found in Cave 2 - Hanging Cave. There are multiple entrances to access the room. The closest one is near the Lakeside Village, theres a path that leads from the village to the cave entrance, it leads away from the lake in the opposite direction.
How do you progress in the forest story? ›To advance the story, simply find the point where your son is located at the center of the lab, watch the cutscene, and you will have to advance to the location where the final boss is.
What do you do first in the forest? ›The first thing players will want to do is get away from the crash site as soon as possible. In a few minutes, it has a high chance of getting swarmed by cannibal mutants. If players are in a hurry, they can simply build a marker on the crash site, so they can come back to it later.
Which cave is the Katana in the forest? ›Location. The Katana is found in the Dead Cave (Cave 1). It is one of the easiest to obtain items in the game, as it does not require that the player face any cannibals or mutants. To obtain the Katana, enter the easternmost entrance for Cave 1 (located here), which is not too far from the river.
What do you need to finish the forest? ›The only items you absolutly need are : keycard, rebreather and climb-axe. But be sure to bring armor, arrows, explosive and so on, because there will be a hard fight at the end. Originally posted by Akatosh: The only items you absolutly need are : keycard, rebreather and climb-axe.
Whats the best armor in The Forest? ›
Creepy Armour is the strongest armour in The Forest. Creepy Armour reduces the player's sneak ability, making them easier for Mutants and Cannibals to notice. Creepy Armour is the strongest armour in the game.
Do you need the climbing axe to beat The Forest? ›It is normally not possible to go down without the climbing axe, but if you jump carefully on the walls you should be able to go down without trouble. Then follow the path until you reach the climbing axe area. You can enter the end of Cave 9 from Cave 3 by blowing up a wall with dynamite at the of Cave 3.
Does The Forest have an ending? ›The game features two endings: If Eric activates the artifact, he causes the plane to crash and is implied to have found a sacrifice to revive Timmy. One year later, Eric and Timmy have apparently been rescued and are invited onto a talk show to promote Eric's book, which chronicles his experiences on the peninsula.
Do you need Timmy's toy to beat The Forest? ›no %100 you do not.
Do the days get harder in The Forest? ›Yes it gets harder as time passes.
What should you not do in The Forest? ›- 1) Feed the Animals. Feeding wild animals is a terrible idea. ...
- 2) Litter. This should go without saying: NEVER leave trash in the woods! ...
- 2) Go “Mudding” and/or Tear it Up. ...
- 4) Take More Than You Need. ...
- 5) Leave Others' Litter Behind. ...
- Final Thoughts.
It is also possible to "tame" the cannibals (Have them not attack you/be more docile). This is done by taking something with decent block and blocking their attacks, until they eventually show signs of neutrality towards the player.
What cave is the chainsaw in? ›Location. The Chainsaw can be found in cave 3 on a table surrounded by dismembered corpses, fuel can also be found nearby. The cave has multiple different entrances to access it and is very close to the climbing axe.
How long do effigies last the forest? ›Maximum burning time for effigy is 20 minutes so adding a large amount of materials is unnecessary. The "cheapest" effigy can be built with 10 bones and/or skulls and will burn for 20 minutes (same as expensive Large effigy).
How many hours does it take to beat The Forest? ›When focusing on the main objectives, The Forest is about 15 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 52 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
Which cave leads to Timmy The Forest? ›
Cave 5 - Submerged Cave, near a boarded up wall close to the entrance. Appears to be a picture of Timmy's toy. It can be found at the beginning of the game in the cutscene and on the crashed plane, but it's not collectible. Appears to be Timmy and his Dad holding an axe.
What cave is the end boss in The Forest? ›Gameplay. The End Boss is an enemy with several appendages, created from a small child named Megan Cross, using the Resurrection Obelisk. It can be found in the research lab and as a late-game enemy. It is the final boss of the game.