Crystal Cave Parking & Trailhead

Crystal Cave orientation signs

NPS / Sage Boerke

Quick Facts

Location:

Generals Highway, Sequoia National Forest

Significance:

Geologic Formation

Amenities

13 listed

Animal-Safe Food Storage, Audio Description, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Information, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Parking - Auto, Picnic Table, Recycling, Restroom, Restroom - Seasonal, Toilet - Flush, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles

Crystal Cave will not be open for the 2024 season due to damage to the road and trail leading to the cave caused by flooding and landslides during extreme 2023 winter storms and the 2021 KNP Complex Fire.

Here, you will find an expansive parking lot, restrooms, and an orientation panel that shows a map and images of Crystal Cave.

The Crystal Cave Trail descends 0.5 miles at a moderately steep incline to Crystal Cave. The trail is paved, but is uneven. Beware for rockfall from the steep slopes above.

Crystal Cave is a marble cave filled with delecate formations that look almost as though they belong underwater.

The cave is only accessible by guided tours, which are available May through September. Tickets can only be purchased online at the Sequoia Parks Conservancy website. Tours meet in the parking lot, and then you will hike down to the cave.