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

Sequoia Parks Conservancy has announced that Crystal Cave will be open for guided tours during the 2025 season.

The road, trail, and visitor facilities at Crystal Cave have been repaired after sustaining damage during the 2021 KNP Complex wildfire and extreme winter weather in early 2023.

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.