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Vallecito, California: Moaning Cavern

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Address:
5350 Moaning Cave Rd., Vallecito, CA
Directions:
From Angels Camp take Hwy 4 east about 10 minutes, then turn right onto Parrotts Ferry Road at the Moaning Cavern sign. Drive one mile, then turn right onto Moaning Cave Road.
Hours:
Daily 9 am -6 pm, fewer hours off-season. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
209-736-2708
RA Rates:
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Moaning Cavern

Moaning Cavern

Eerie sounds, a deep chamber, and an old spiral staircase -- must be our kind of cave.

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Moaning Cavern

Did both the zipline and rappelled. A little pricey for me and my tight budget, but so glad we did it! An experience I will remember forever! Far better than any thrill I've experienced. The staff was really great.

[Zoe, 03/23/2010]
Muddy Crawl Or Human Aircraft: Now You Can Have Both

We've long been supporters of underground tourism. A 60-minute guided tour through a cool, dark cave on a sweltering summer afternoon is a great way to recharge the let's-drive-until-sundown batteries....

[02/02/2008] Complete News Story


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