Mitchell Caverns Natural Preserve

Mitchell Caverns are limestone caves with unique geological formations—stalactites, stalagmites and other oddly shaped formations—from top to bottom. The caverns are located in the Providence Mountains State Recreation Area (near the Mojave National Preserve) and are the only limestone caverns in the California park system.

The park's visitor center is located in the historic home of Jack and Ida Mitchell, who ran a resort at the caverns for 20 years. Elevation at Mitchell Caverns is 4,300 ft. and temperatures inside the caves stay cool at a constant 65 degrees.

Guided tours are available and last more than an hour. From Labor Day to Memorial Day, tours begin at 1:30 p.m. on weekdays and at 10:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on weekends; in the summer tours start daily at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children. No tours are given on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Years Day. Be prepared to walk for a mile and a half on uneven ground.  To make reservations, call 760-928-2586 or for maps and background information, visit the Mitchell Caverns website.