Caves & Caverns
 

Under the gently rolling hills of Calaveras County, protected from the summer sun and winter's blast, are hundreds of limestone caverns. Most of these gifts of nature are only accessible to the privileged few who know where they can be found, and who have the adventurous spirit to climb into the dark unknown with only their wits, their agility, and a trustworthy flashlight at their side. Fortunately, there are several breathtaking examples in Calaveras County that are open for the public. People of all ages have the opportunity to experience the thrill of entering the depths of the earth and drinking in her spectacular, hidden natural beauty.
 

California Cavern at Cave City-State Historic Landmark #956 - Ext. 211
209-736-2708
Cave City Road off Mountain Ranch
9 mi. east of San Andreas 95251
 

Now available year round. Call for Winter Tour details or visit our website. Located at Cave City approximately eight miles off Highway 49 outside San Andreas, this extensive and impressive series of large rooms, miles of winding passages, deep black lakes, and unique formations, has been open to the public since 1850. So extensive is this cavern that it takes over an hour to cover the lighted trails. Wild cavern trips where you are provided with coveralls, lighted helmets, and professional guides (you provide the courage), take you deep into the earth, across underground lakes and into areas not on the regular tour.

 
Mercer Caverns - Ext. 212
209-728-2101
Sheep Ranch Rd., PO Box 509
Murphys 95247
 

Visitors get an opportunity to view close up a huge variety of beautiful, unusual crystalline formations; stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, curtains, Angels wings, and more. Nature proves herself an accomplished artist and welcomes thousands of visitors year round to see her dressed up for company in this magnificent subterranean wonderland.

 
Moaning Cavern - Ext. 211
736-2708
Moaning Cave Road off Parrotts Ferry Rd.
Vallecito 95251
 

Located off Highway 4 just four miles east of Angels Camp, this limestone miracle has an immense gallery which is large enough to hold the Statue of Liberty. The cavern, open year round, is the archaeological site containing the oldest human remains to be found in North America. A 100 foot spiral metal staircase is the main avenue of descent for visitors, but the 165 foot rope rappel is another popular approach to the depths. An even more adventuresome tour takes you deeper into the undeveloped and unlighted portions of the cavern using lighted helmets, ropes, and professional guides. Open every day, year round.

 

 

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