Caves are one of the prominent spots to find hidden artifacts and valuable resources in ARK Survival Ascended. However, finding the entrances to these caves is a challenging task, which is why I've put together this guide to help you discover all the Island cave locations in ARK Survival Ascended.
Where to find Island Caves in ARK Survival Ascended
The Island in Ark: Survival Ascended has 22 caves that you can explore, both on land and underwater. The table below shows the exact coordinates of each cave entrance on the map.
Artifact Caves
Artifacts are required to summon the game's three bosses: the Broodmother, the Megapithecus, and the Dragon.
| Name | Artifacts | Lat | Lon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper South Cave | Pack (Megapithecus) | 68.2 | 56.2 |
| North West Cave | Skylord (Dragon) | 19.3 | 19.0 |
| Swamp Cave | Immune (Dragon) | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Lava Cave | Massive (Broodmother) | 70.6 | 86.1 |
| Caverns of Lost Hope | Cunning (Dragon) | 45.9 | 88.9 |
| Snow Cave | Strong (Dragon) | 29.1 | 31.8 |
| Lower South Cave | Hunter (Broodmother) | 80.3 | 53.5 |
| North East Cave | Devourer (Megapithecus) | 14.7 | 85.4 |
| Central Cave | Clever (Broodmother) | 41.5 | 46.9 |
| Caverns of Lost Faith | Brute (Megapithecus) | 53.7 | 10.4 |
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Resource Caves
Gathering resources is essential for base building and survival in ARK Survival Ascended. You can explore the following caves to farm these resources:
| Name | Lat | Lon |
|---|---|---|
| Cave 01 | 16.0 | 10.4 |
| Cave 02 | 10.2 | 21.8 |
| Cave 03 | 10.5 | 39.9 |
| Cave 04 | 8.0 | 90.1 |
| Cave 05 | 36.2 | 91.1 |
| Cave 06 | 50.1 | 11.1 |
| Cave 07 | 52.8 | 91.8 |
| Cave 08 | 83.3 | 10.0 |
| Cave 09 | 90.9 | 13.6 |
| Cave 10 | 90.1 | 36.7 |
| Cave 11 | 90.7 | 71.4 |
| Cave 12 | 87.1 | 90.2 |
Tek Cave
The tek cave is filled with high-level creatures, including Allosaurus, Alpha Carno, Alpha Raptor, Giganotosaurus, and more.
| Name | Lat | Lon |
|---|---|---|
| Cave 01 | 43.1 | 39.1 |
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