# Enable Building in Caves

> Allows building in caves and removes parts of cave entrances

Mod for [Sons of the Forest](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1326470/Sons_Of_The_Forest/) by [GLaD0S](https://sotf-mods.com/profile/glad0s). Page: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/glad0s/enable-building-in-caves

## At a glance

- **Version:** 3.0.5 (released 2026-05-14)
- **Category:** Quality of Life
- **Game compatibility:** untested on the current patch
- **Loader:** RedLoader
- **Platform:** Client
- **Multiplayer:** host only (other players join without it)
- **Dependencies:** none
- **Downloads:** 36,613 (as of 2026-09-30)
- **Followers:** 6
- **First published:** 2024-06-23
- **Last release:** 2026-05-14

## Install

1. Install RedLoader, the Sons of the Forest mod loader (RedManager can do it for you).
2. Download the mod and put it in the `_RedLoader/Mods` folder inside the game directory.
3. Launch the game and press F1 to confirm it loaded.

Download 3.0.5: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/glad0s/enable-building-in-caves/download/3.0.5
Full guide: https://sotf-mods.com/install

## Compatibility

untested on the current patch.
Details and field reports: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/glad0s/enable-building-in-caves#compatibility

## Description

#### Building in caves[#](#md-building-in-caves)

##### Features[#](#md-features)

- Allows you to build inside caves, cellars and ice caves.
- Opens up cave entrances to carry logs or stones in.
- Allows you to keep logs / stones when entering or leaving bunkers.
- You can even get power inside by placing solar panels outside the cave.

#### Configuration:[#](#md-configuration)

- **Dont open Caves:** When enabled the game will not open up cave entrances when loading into the world. Does require a restart when changed.
- **Allow actors to traverse caves:** When enabled the game will allow actors to go in and out of caves.
- **Allow GPS to lose signal:** When enabled the GPS will lose signal when entering a cave, when disabled it will still show the outside map.
- **Switch to City filter when entering Cave (Blue Fix):** Will switch the filter to City when entering a cave to remove the blue hue inside caves.
- **Keep Logs or Stones when entering Caves or Bunkers:** When entering a cave or bunker with an animation, any logs or stone in your hands will be returned to you once the animation has finished.
- **Easy Bunkers:** Easy transportation of logs or stones into bunkers, by just throwing them onto the entrance **(disabled by default)**
- **Disable collect Items UI inside Caves:** Will disable the _Collect x of Items_ reminder inside caves, will also disable the reminder when blueprints are placed inside caves.

##### For even more building in caves fun you should also install: [https://sotf-mods.com/mods/tempbito/placestructureanywhere](https://sotf-mods.com/mods/tempbito/placestructureanywhere)[#](#md-for-even-more-building-in-caves-fun-you-should-also-install-http)

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Enjoy and have fun!

#### Please report any issues you may encounter, thanks![#](#md-please-report-any-issues-you-may-encounter-thanks)

## Changelog 3.0.5 (2026-05-14)

Fixed debug links being shown at all times.

All versions: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/glad0s/enable-building-in-caves/versions

## FAQ

### Does Enable Building in Caves work in multiplayer?

Yes, but only the host needs to install it; the other players can join without it.

### How do I install Enable Building in Caves?

Install RedLoader (RedManager can do it for you), download Enable Building in Caves 3.0.5 from this page and put it in the \_RedLoader/Mods folder inside your game directory. Launch the game and press F1 to confirm it loaded.

### What does Enable Building in Caves need?

Only Sons of the Forest on Steam and RedLoader. It has no other dependencies.

### Does Enable Building in Caves work on the current game patch?

There are no compatibility reports yet. If you try it, add a field report.

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Source: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/glad0s/enable-building-in-caves · SOTF Mods, the home of Sons of the Forest modding.