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California Cavern is situated 9 miles east of San Andreas. Visit historic Main Street to see county archives and the historical society's museum in the old county court house.

Our favorite, romantic place to stay near California Cavern is the historic 1880s Robins Nest Bed & Breakfast Inn in San Andreas - only fifteen minutes from the cave. Further north, stay at the historic Hotel Leger in picturesque Mokelumne Hill.

For recreation, definitely visit Columbia State Park - an authentic Gold Rush town where friendly local merchants dress in period attire. Nature lovers will not want to miss beautiful, Calaveras Big Trees State Park. See ancient giant sequoia trees in their natural habitat on the north or south grove trails

In nearby Jamestown, visit Railtown 1897 State Historic Park to see some beautiful old trains. Check out their website for steam train ride schedules.

Contact oars.com to book yourself a whitewater adventure on the American River or schedule a scenic bicycling trip with Gold Country Bicycle Tours. Love golfing? Check out the beautiful course at Greenhorn Creek.

Of course, we must recommend you visit nearby Moaning Cavern where you can rappel by rope 165 feet into the main chamber, or walk down via the spiral staircase. It's fascinating to compare the difference between a vertically oriented cave like Moaning Cavern and the horizontal California Cavern with its winding passageways and large chambers - two excellent, educational and entertaining tours!


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California Cavern is located in the scenic foothills of Mountain Ranch in Calaveras County a short drive from the historic towns of Murphys and Angels Camp. The links below can provide you with all the information you need to plan your trip. Look for an asterix (*) to find the closest attractions & lodging to California Cavern.

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THINGS TO DO

California's Official Visitor Information
www.gocalif.ca.gov

Bear Valley Mountain Resort
Highway 4 @ Highway 207 (P.O. Box 5038), Bear Valley, CA 95223
Ph: 209-753-2301
Skiing, mtn biking snowboarding
www.bearvalley.com

Bear Valley Music Festival
P.O. Box 5068, Bear Valley, CA 95223
Ph: 209-753-2574
Bringing live classical, jazz, and popular music to the picturesque alpine village of Bear Valley since 1968.
www.bearvalleymusic.org

Calaveras Big Trees Association
P.O. Box 1196, Arnold, CA  95223-1196
Ph: 209-795-3840
Spectacular giant sequoia groves, hiking, camping, picnicking, interpretive tours, visitors center, special events
www.bigtrees.org

Calaveras County Arts Council
22 North Main Street (P. O. Box 250), San Andreas, CA 95249
Ph: 209-754-1774
Information on county arts, galleries, Music in the Parks series
www.calaverasarts.org

Calaveras County Fair & Frog Jump
P.O. Box 489, Angels Camp, CA 95222-0489
Ph: 209-736-2561
www.frogtown.org

Calaveras Historical Society and Museum
30 North Main Street, San Andreas, CA 95249
Ph: 209-754-1058
Located in the old county courthouse.
www.calaverascohistorical.com/

Calaveras Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest
P.O. Box 500, Hathaway Pines, CA 95233
Ph: 209-795-1381
click for link

Calaveras Visitors Bureau
1192 South Main St. (P.O. Box 637),
Angels Camp, CA 95222
Ph: 1-800-225-3764 or 209-736-0049
Area info. - get recommendations, write ups and directions on all activities within the county.
www.gocalaveras.com

Calaveras Winegrape Alliance
P.O. Box 2492, Murphys, CA  95247
Ph: 866-806-WINE or 209-728-9467
Area vineyards and tasting rooms, special events, downloadable map to member wineries
www.calaveraswines.org

Chatom Vineyards
P. O. Box 2730, Murphys, CA 95247
Ph: 209-736-6500 or 800-435-8852
Winery & tasting room, special events
www.chatomvineyards.com

Columbia State Historic Park
PO Box 1824, Columbia, CA, 95310
Ph: 209-536-1672
Gold rush era town, gold panning, stagecoach rides, festivals, costumed docents, interpretive tours, restaurants, old time stores
www.columbiacalifornia.com

Forest Meadows
633 Forest Meadows Drive (P.O. Box 70), Murphys, CA 95247
Ph: 209-728-3439
Golfing, resort community
www.forestmeadows.com

Glory Hole Sports at New Melones Lake
2892 Highway 49, Angels Camp, CA. 95222
Ph: 209-736-4333
www.gloryholesports.com

Gold Country Bicycle Tours
P.O. Box 1382 Angels Camp, CA 95222
Ph: 866-280-TOUR
www.goldcountrybicycletours.com

Greenhorn Creek Resort
711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp, CA 95222
Ph: 888-736-5900 or 209-736-8131
Golf & resort community
www.greenhorncreek.com

Guidebook America
A travel website
www.guidebookamerica.com

High Sierra Tickets
P.O. Box 1428, Pioneer, CA 95666
Ph: 209-295-6440
Purchase tickets online to area events & activities
www.highsierratickets.com

Historic Highway 49
Comprehensive area information, including Gold Rush history, profiles of Gold Rush towns and links to area things to do and see.
www.historichwy49.com

Horse and Barrel
Horseback vineyard trail rides by reservation.
2000 Nickerson Lane, Murphys, CA 95247
Ph: 209-728-9333
www.horseandbarrel.com

Ironstone Vineyards
1894 Six Mile Road,Murphys, CA 95247
Ph: 209-728-1251
Winery, tasting room, museum, deli & restaurant, festivals, special events, weddings
www.ironstonevineyards.com

Murphys Business Association
P.O. Box 2034, Murphys, CA 95247
www.visitmurphys.com

MyCalaveras.com
Search thousands of local businesses, services and organizations.
www.mycalaveras.com

New Melones Lake Marina
P.O. Box 1389, Angels Camp, CA 95222
Ph: 209-785-3300
Houseboat rentals, water skiing, fishing
www.newmelones.com/melones/

O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists)
P.O. Box 67, Angels Camp, CA
95222
Ph: 209-736-4677 or 800-346-6277
Whitewater rafting
www.oars.com

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
P.O. Box 1250, Jamestown, CA 95327
Ph: 209-984-3953
1800's roundhouse, steam trains, steam train rides, tours, museum store, events, exhibits
www.csrmf.org/railtown/default.asp

Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau
1608 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Ph: 916-808-7777
Loads of great information on Sacramento & Gold Country area things to do, things to see and places to stay.
www.sacramentocvb.org

Sierra Nevada Guns for Hire
www.sngunsforhire.com

Sierra Repertory Theatre
P.O. Box 3030, Sonora, CA 95370
Ph: 209-532-3120
Excellent local theatrical company.
www.sierrarep.com

Stage 3 Theatre Company
208 S. Green Street, Sonora, CA 95370
Ph: 209-536-1778
Adventurous local theatre
www.stage3.org

Stanislaus National Forest, Calaveras Ranger District
P.O. Box 500 (Highway4), Hathaway Pines, CA 95370
Ph: 209-795-1381
click for link

Stevenot Winery
2690 San Domingo Road, Murphys, CA 95247
Winery:209-728-3436
Tasting room: 209-728-0638
Tasting room, special events, Theatre Under the Stars
www.stevenotwinery.com


MUST SEE GOLD RUSH TOWNS

City of Angels Camp
584 South Main Street (P.O. Box 667), Angels Camp, CA 95222
Ph: 209-736-2181
www.cityofangels.org

Click HERE to see a slideshow of pictures of Angels Camp

Columbia State Historic Park
PO Box 1824, Columbia, CA, 95310
Ph: 209-536-1672
www.columbiacalifornia.com

Jamestown
George Eldridge Advertising
P.O. Box 1471, Jamestown, CA 95327
Ph: 209-984-1378 or 209-984-1579
www.jamestown-ca.com/

Mokelumne Hill
Mokelumne Hill Community Trust
www.mokehill.com

Murphys
Murphys Business Association
P.O. Box 2034, Murphys, CA 95247
www.visitmurphys.com

Click HERE to see a slideshow of pictures of Murphys

Sonora
City of Sonora
94 Washington Street, Sonora, CA, 95370
Ph: 209-532-7725
www.sonoraca.com

Also check out other Gold Rush towns on these Gold Country websites:

http://2getgold.com

http://totalescape.com

www.ghosttownexplorers.org

www.historichwy49.com

PLACES TO STAY

49er RV Ranch
3223 Italian Bar Rd (P.O. Box 569), Columbia, CA 95310
Ph: 209-532-49RV (4978)
RV & tent camping
www.49rv.com

1859 Historic National Hotel
18183 Main Street (P.O. Box 502), Jamestown, CA 95327-0502
Ph: 800-894-3446 or 209-984-3446
www.national-hotel.com

Angels Inn Motel
600 North Main Street, Angels Camp,CA 95222
Ph: 209-736-4242 or 888-753-0226
Murphys Inn Motel
76 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247
Ph: 209-728-1818 or 888-796-1800
Murphys Suites
134 Highway 4, Murphys, CA 95247
Ph: 209-728-2121 or 877-728-2121
www.centralsierralodging.com

Arnold Area Lodging
Greater Arnold Business Association
Ph: 800-225-3764, ext. 29 or 209-795-0904
click for link

Barretta Gardens Inn
700 South Barretta Street,Sonora, CA 95370
Ph: 800-206-3333
www.barrettagardens.com

Best Western Cedar Inn & Suites
444 South Main Street, Angels Camp, CA 95222
Hotel: 209-736-4000
Reservations: 800-767-1127
www.bestwesternangelscamp.com

Black Bear Inn
1343 Oak Circle (P.O. Box 109), Arnold, CA 95223
Ph: 209-795-8999 or 866-795-8999
www.arnoldblackbearinn.com

Calaveras Big Trees State Park
P.O. Box 120, Arnold, CA 95223
Ph: 209-795-2334
Scroll down window for CAMPING information
click here for link

Columbia City Hotel & Restaurant
Main Street, Columbia State Park, Columbia, CA 95310
Ph: 800-532-1470 or 209-532-1479
www.cityhotel.com

Cooper House Inn
1184 Church Street, Angels Camp, CA 95222
Ph: 888-330-3764 or 209-736-2145
www.CooperHouseInn.com

Dunbar House Bed & Breakfast Inn
271 Jones St, Murphys, CA 95247
Ph: 209-728-2897 or 800-692-6006
www.dunbarhouse.com

Gold Strike Village RV park
1925 Gold Strike Road, San Andreas CA 95249
Ph: 209-754-3180
www.goldstrikevillage.com

Greenhorn Creek Resort
711 McCauley Ranch Rd, Angels Camp, CA 95222
Ph: 888-736-5900 or 209-736-8131
The Resort at Greenhorn Creek
Click here for link
Greenhorn Creek Vacation Cottages
www.GreenhornCreekVacationCottages.com

The Historic Hotel Leger
8304 Main Street, Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245
Ph: 209-286-1401
www.hotelleger.com

Historic National Hotel & Restaurant
18183 Main Street, Jamestown, CA 95327
Ph: 800-894-3446 or 209-984-3446
www.national-hotel.com

Jamestown Hotel & Restaurant
18153 Main Street, Jamestown, CA 95327
Ph: 800-205-4901 or 209-984-3902
www.jamestownhotel.com

Murphys Historic Hotel & Lodge
457 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247
Ph: 800-532-7684 or 209-728-3444
www.murphyshotel.com

Murphys Business Association
P.O. Box 2034, Murphys, CA 95247
www.visitmurphys.com/lodging.html

Murphys Vacation Rentals
3635 Murphys Grade Road, Angels Camp, CA 95222
Ph: 209-736-9372
www.murphysvacationrentals.com

MyCalaveras.com
Search thousands of local businesses, services and organizations.
www.mycalaveras.com

Querencia
A romantic, luxury bed & breakfast.
4383 Sheep Ranch Road, Murphys, CA 95247
Ph: 209-728-9520
www.querencia.ws

Robin's Nest 1895 Bed & Breakfast Inn
247 W. St. Charles St, San Andreas, CA 95249-1090
Ph: 209-754-1076
www.robinest.com

Tryon Ranch
The Bed & Barn Vacation Home where children and horses are welcome!
1655 Tryon Road, Angels Camp, CA 95222
Ph: 209-7364835
TryonRanch.com

Victoria Inn
402 Main Street H, Murphys, CA 95247
Ph: 209-728-8933
www.victoriainn-murphys.com

MORE CAVE SITES

Good Earth Graphics Cave Photography
Award-winning cave photographer Dave Bunnell's photo pages from which you can purchase CD-ROMs, slides and stock photography
www.goodearthgraphics.com/under_earth

International Show Caves Association
Largo LeoneXII, 60040 Genga, Ancona, Italy
Ph: +39 0732.972108
www.i-s-c-a.org

Lake Shasta Caverns
20359 Shasta Caverns Rd. (P.O. Box 801), O'Brien, CA 96070
Ph: 530-238-2341
www.lakeshastacaverns.com

Mercer Caverns
Post Office Box 509, Murphys, CA 95247
Ph: 209-728-2101
www.mercercaverns.com

National Caves Association
P.O. Box 280 , Park City, KY 42160
Ph: 866-552-2837
United States Showcaves
www.cavern.com

The National Speleological Society
2813 Cave Avenue, Huntsville, Alabama
Ph: 256-852-1300
Advancing the study, conservation, exploration & knowledge of caves
www.caves.org

INTERESTING CAVE LINKS

Cave Science
The website of Dr. Hazel Burton who starred in the iMAX movie "Journey Into Amazing Caves."
www.cavescience.com/cave_science.htm

Journey Into Amazing Caves
The website of the iMAX movie
www.amazingcaves.com

Nancy's Expedition Diary
A great website for kids by one of the stars of the Journey Into Amazing Caves iMAX movie
www.nancy4caves.net

NOVA's Mysterious Life of Caves, PBS
The companion Web site to the NOVA program "Mysterious Life of Caves."
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/caves

Oakland Museum of California
Cave pages - education & fun - exhibit currently available online only.
www.museumca.org/caves/

The Virtual Cave
www.goodearthgraphics.com/virtcave.html


TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SITES

Earthtrek Expeditions
PO Box 1010, Lotus, CA 95651
Ph: 530-642-1900 or  800-229-TREK
www.earthtrekexpeditions.com

GORP
Great Outdoor Recreation
gorp.away.com

iExplore
Adventure & experiential travel in association with National Geographic
www.iexplore.com

Kango
Find hotels around San Andreas, California to stay in while visiting California Cavern

Parachute Center
23597 N. Hwy. 99 (P.O. Box 423), Acampo, CA
Ph. 209-369-1128
Local skydiving headquarters
www.parachutecenter.com

San Francisco Hang Gliding Center
San Francisco, California
Ph: 510-528-2300
Hang gliding at Mt. Tamalpias State Park
www.sfhanggliding.com

Springfield Flying Service
10767 Airport Road, Columbia, CA 95310
Ph: 209-532-4103
Local flight school & scenic flights over the area.
www.letsgofly.com

Travel for Kids
K
id-friendly must-sees in North America, South America, Europe & Asia
www.travelforkids.com

Trip Advisor
Read unbiased opinions about hotels and vacations at TripAdvisor.

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