Shasta Cascade Caves, Caverns & Mines Overview
Below you'll find information on caves that can be found throughout the Shasta Cascades. Whether it be ancient lava tubes of dorment volcanoes or the stalactites, stalagmites and curtains of hidden caves, California has something to suit your interest. Most caves and mines hover around 60 degrees year round, making these underground attractions a great place to cool off on a warm summer day.
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Shasta Cascade Caves, Caverns & Mines
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Shasta Caverns are located off Interstate 5 north of Redding. Tours begin with a boat ride across Lake Shasta and then a bus ride to the Caverns. This limestone cave includes cave coral, cave drapery, flow stone, to magnificent stalagmites, stalactites, and columns.
Lake Shasta Caverns
20359 Shasta Caverns Road
O'Brien, California 96070
(800) 795-2283
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Lava Beds are located in the northernmost portion of the state to the west of Highway 139. Ancient volcanic lava flows cover the entire area. The main attraction to this park is the hollow lava tubes that form caves throughout the region. These tubes are more like tunnels that hikers and cavers can explore.
Lava Beds National Monument
1 Indian Well Headquarters
Tulelake, California 96134
(530) 667-8100
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Subway Cave is located near the town of Old Station, 1/4 mile north of the junction of Highway 44 & 89 across from Cave Campground. This is the largest of many lava tubes on Mount Lassen. Formed 20,000 years ago, Subway Cave offers 1700-feet of lava tube exploration with tube openings varying from 6 to 17 feet in height. Entrance to the cave is attained through a portion of the ceiling that broke through.
Subway Cave
13435 Brian's Way
Highways 44 & 89
Old Station, CA 96071
(530) 335-7517
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