Mitchell Caverns information
If you go
THE BEST WAY TO MITCHELL CAVERNS
From Los Angeles, take Interstate 10 east to Interstate 15 north to Interstate 40 east. The caverns are in the Providence Mountains State Recreation Area in the eastern Mojave Desert, 116 miles east of Barstow and 16 miles northwest of Interstate 40 near Essex Road. The recreation area is surrounded by the Mojave National Preserve.
WHAT TO DO
The recreation area and visitors center are closed Sunday through Thursday, with cavern tours on Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. For groups of 10 or more, reservations are required three weeks in advance, with a limit of 25 persons a tour. Call (760) 928-2586 for reservations. Adults are $6, $3 for children 6 to 16. Not recommended for ages 5 and younger.
If you wish to camp, there are six campsites, with tables, fire rings and barbecues, at the visitors center for $12 a night.
TO LEARN MORE
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25146
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