Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark

Didi C

2024-04

Great tour, and it's definitely worth a stop! Friendly and knowledgeable staff and guides. Boat ride over to the caverns was awesome, and on a nicer weather day, I could see it being really cool for spotting wildlife, etc. Bring warm hats and rain gear because if it's raining, there's a good chance you'll get wet. Caverns were spectacular! There's lots of great formations and picture worthy spots. On a side note, if traveling to the caverns via truck and travel trailer, the road to the tour site is narrow and windy, but we made it easily with our 30-foot trailer, and there was space to park.

Angel Hou

2024-04

Amazing place for visiting with the cave!Check in 15 mins before the appointment at the balcony next to the side gate of the visitor center, and then walk along the stairs down to the lake side for boarding. Match your number on the cover of the booklet with the bus to reach the top of the mountain. Another tourist guide will lead you to inside of the cave. It takes about an hour for cave visit. Nice view of the lake!

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2024-03

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Chelsea Diokno

2023-12

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amber enriquez

2023-12

The trip started with a fairy boat crossing the reservoir with the guide giving information on the changing water levels. This tour is not wheelchair friendly as it requires climbing steep steps. Lots of walking required but definitely worth it to see these great formations. The tour guides are very informative and answered all of our questions. Would highly recommend stopping by to visit if you are up in Shasta

Jeina Shelley

2024-01

We loved our experience! My dad is a stroke survivor, has limited strength and walks with a cane. We called ahead to ask details about the amount of walking and stairs involved in the tour. This is definatly not for the weak. We were given good detail about the stairs in the tour but not the amount of stairs and walking required to access the boat. It is a five minute walk depending on the level of the lake. And the decline to the lake is significant! My dad was determined and we took our time. Our tour guide Nichole was very kind and gracious. The experience was well worth the extra effort. But I would encourage you to know your limits.

mahima prabhu

2023-12

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Filip Rogalski

2023-10

This was my second time at the caverns. Really great value, especially if you'd never seen anything like this before. The rock formations are incredible and you get to look at them for about an hour and a half. Now I'd like to mention that if your tour guide is Joe, you're in for a treat! The man has an amazing ability to present facts and history about the caverns in a way that will really catch your interest. All in all, I highly recommend going on a tour.

G T-S

2023-09

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Nancy E

2023-11

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Bo Han Zhu

2024-04

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Debby

2023-06

This is the time to go. Don’t put it off any longer!We’re local so We waited till Shasta Lake was full before we went and boy are we glad we did. We didn’t have to walk the half mile to the boat - just down the steps outside the gift office and down just a little where we boarded the boat. Awesome 10 minute boat ride across the beautiful Lake Shasta in all her glory. Then boarded the bus up to the caverns. Even that was fun. We had a great tour guide, Melanie who was informative and you can tell she loves her job!Inside the cave was something I don’t get to see. Another world. A little slippery but good sturdy shoes helps.A lot of steps! Coming off knee replacement it held but wow what a workout and I was lagging behind from the 80 steps till the end.We saw bats who were sleeping!All in all a most enjoyable trip. Now sometime in July, we’re planning to go on the Dinner Cruise.

Mary Botindari

2023-10

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Markie Hull

2023-08

Highly recommend. Playground, picnic area, mineral mining, little koi pond, and gift shop are super cute and clean. Tours every 30 minutes. Lovely ferry ride over to caverns and then an a/c bus ride up the hill with beautiful views. Caverns are beautiful and pretting amazing. Some people found the stairs tiring. I carried my two year old and was fine but something to keep in mind. Staff is very friendly and very knowledgeable.

Cynthia Robinson

2024-04

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Miguel June

2023-07

Last tour is at 4p. They run every half hour. It was $40 for an adult.Free parking. Some food in the gift store. You take a 10min boat to the actual cavern. Views are beautiful on the lake. Tour was about 45 minutes. A lot of walking. A lot of stairs. Weir good shoes. Tour guide was funny and informative.

Larry Tholberg

2023-07

Our tour guide Ashley was awesome!She has and shared an abundance of knowledge about the caverns. She made it fun for everyone on the tour. Her personality and experiences in the caverns gives Ashley a unique insight that makes the tour feel as if the experiences were your own.Tipping is a thing and I encourage visitors to tip your tour guide at least.Our visit started with a ten minute boat ride across Lake Shasta. Our Captain Donna was fun to talk to.Then we were bussed between 800 & 1000 feet above the lake on the mountainside to the cavern entrance. The bus driver shared a bit of history and lore along the route.Tours leave every half hour.The gift shop has cold drinks, shirts hats and treasures. The staff is very friendly and fun to talk to when they aren't busy.No backpacks allowed, water bottles okay.Great place to visit!

Rich Jolly

2023-08

If you're looking for something adventurous, educational and exciting to do at Shasta Lake, this is it!It starts with a scenic boat ride across the lake where you are guided to a bus that drives 8 miles up the side of a mountain to the caverns. Be ready to get your steps in. There is a lot of stair climbing involved but it is totally worth it. every step. I felt like Indiana Jones exploring a lost cave !They have really great tour guides and the caverns are super cool with a lot of really great history. Everybody from the boat staff, to the bus drivers, to the tour guides are very customer service oriented and helpful.There are some very cool things and really good deals in the gift shop. I recommend checking it out after you return from the caverns. We will definitely go again!

Lea Huffman

2023-10

Great tour! You will burn a ton of calories on the tour as there are a lot of steps on the tour. It may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.

Tiffany Gonzalez

2023-06

The whole tour took about an hour and a half. One hour in the actual caverns and it goes by so quickly. Pinky was a great tour guide super informative and detailed. May was a perfect time to visit. The caverns were still wet and dripping and a cool 72° where outside was starting to climb to the 90s.

Gayle Hathaway

2023-09

What a great place. Steep walkway to the boat ramp, they have stairs if you'd rather. Boat ride was short but very nice, then you disembark and need to climb a steep incline to the minibus that will take you up to the caverns. Bus drivers were informative about our surroundings, you may not have the same one going down. A short wait in a little museum, before you enter with a tour guide. It is humid and cool inside. Be aware the floor and handrails may have moisture and be slick. A fair amount of steps, largest is 80 steep steps. They have an option for people to wait if you can't make it. Once you leave, it's a fairly steep walkway with railings around the outside of the hill of the cavern. We enjoyed this tremendously, 62yo, 38yo, 5+6 yo. It's appropriate for all ages. Bathrooms available at the top before you enter the cavern. Tour guide was sweet, but I do wish they would speak louder, we had a full group and it was sometimes difficult to hear everything he said. Highly recommend.

Bruno

2023-07

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Saumya Jaiswal

2023-05

Wow ...what a lovely experience!! The tour is a real value for money since you get to see beautiful rock formations in the caverns. Our guide Ashley was witty and knowledgeable and provided a vivid description and history of the caves. I would definitely recommend this place if you have children since they get to experience what they read in books.

Hasi Alam

2023-07

We visited this place on Sunday morning. Its good if you have reservations, we didn’t have so we just walked in. We had to wait for 30 mins which is not too bad but later in the day we have seen people waiting more than an hour. First there is a boat ride and then a bus ride to the entry of the cavern, The views were great in both the rides. The cavern tour was great and inside was very pretty. The whole tour will take 2 hours to complete. This place is a must visit.

Krussh

2023-05

The Mt. Shasta Caverns are a must-see destination for anyone visiting the area. The tour was very well-organized and the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The caverns themselves were amazing, with intricate rock formations and underground lakes. I also enjoyed learning about the history of the caverns and the geology of the area. Highly recommend this tour!

Nadia Girad

2022-05

This was better than expected. It was less strenuous than initially described. It might be a bit harder for the elderly, however they do have a bus that can take them back. The boat ride was great, the bus up to to mountain was a little scary but they have experience and did a great job. The cave was amazing right from the start. That 40 degree cool air felt spectacular after being in the heat. It was very inviting and made the trek so much easier. This cave was very interesting, cool, and exciting all at the same time. We had a fun time and experience. The staff here were super informative, friendly, funny, and accommodating with our group photos. They all deserve a raise. 👏👏Thank you 💯

Olha S.

2023-07

We came to this place yesterday (July 3, 2023). My husband served in the Navy for almost 33 years and I’m still in the Reserves. I asked if they offer military discount (for $40 ticket) and they said that 4th of July weekend is the only time they don’t have a discount. How strange!! I thought completely opposite about the Independence Day and honoring military!!The caverns were ok.Happy Independence Day America!!

Stephanie

2022-05

We had a great experience when we visited. We had about a one mile walk down to where we got on the boat, then a bus took us up to the entrance of the caves. Be prepared for lots of steps! Lol Our guide was incredible and gave us time to catch up and snap pictures. It was beautiful from beginning to end.

Michelle Bates

2023-07

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Daminick1980

2023-05

Ethan was amazing!!! Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Maybe even a little funny. The value for what you get is really good. The lake level is low right now so the ride to and from the boat is an adventure. The caves are interesting and awesome to see. 10000% recommended!