Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next California Cavern adventure.
Discover the subterranean marvels of California Cavern. Â
California Cavern is a limestone cave that burrows into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Winter and spring bring on the wet season where water levels will rise to fill reflecting pools within the most extensive system of caverns and passageways to be found in the historic gold mining region. Initially found by mistake this cavern system became the first location of it's kind to be open for guided tours and to this day remains one of the top 5 caving locations in the United States.
The best time to visit California Cavern is during the dry season for the Trail of Lights Tour, available on weekends. For a different experience, the wet season offers the Trail of Lakes Tour, showcasing the cavern's reflective pools. Mid-summer marks the opening of the more adventurous expeditions. Avoid visiting during extreme weather conditions that may lead to closures.