Sierra Nevada Recreation
P. O. Box 78, Vallecito, CA 95251
Providing California's premier underground adventures since 1978
Call toll free
866-762-2837
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The best way to find answers to your questions is to read the questions in the column below left, clicking on those that best fit your own questions. Answers will appear below. You may also use the search box above right, to search the entire website, not just the FAQ pages.
If you cannot find answers to your questions, please call us 9 am - 5 pm any day of the week at (209) 736-2708 or toll free (866) 762-2837 or email us by clicking HERE.
MAP & DIRECTIONS
Click on the map of California below, to find our locations. For Gold Cliff Mine, directions will be provided when you make your reservations.
Clicking on one of the links below will open a new window in your browser showing a slideshow of pictures. To return to this page, just close the new window.
Click HERE to see Black Chasm Cavern's photo gallery
Click HERE to see Boyden Cavern's photo gallery
Click HERE to see California Cavern's photo gallery
Click HERE to see Moaning Cavern's photo gallery
Click HERE to see Sutter Gold Mine's photo gallery
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How accessible are the different locations?
What are the age & size limits?
What else is there to do in the area?
What are the best times to visit?
Can I bring my camera?
How should I dress?
Do I qualify for a discount?
What facilities are at the caverns & gold mines?
Can I bring food and drinks underground?
What are the operating dates & times?
What information can you give private pilots?
Where can I stay nearby?
What are the regular prices?
What are the discount prices?
How and when should I make reservations?
What are the driving conditions in the area?
How safe are the tours & expeditions?
What are the tour sizes?
What kinds of tours & trips are at each location?
What travel distances & times should I allow?
Can I use my own equipment?
A: Lots of information is available in the AOPA’s Airport Directory. In addition, we have compiled some information here, to help you navigate to our locations. Under some circumstances, we may be able to pick you up from the airport to participate in an expedition - ask our reservations specialist when you call to make your reservations.
Car Rental Main Branch Phone Numbers
Avis 800-331-1212
Alamo 800-327-9633
Enterprise 800-736-8222
Hertz 800-654-3131
The closest international airport to Black Chasm Cavern, California Cavern, Moaning Cavern & Sutter Gold Mine is Sacramento International Airport (N 38° 41.72, W 121° 35.44) 916-929-5411.
The closest international airport to Boyden Cavern is Fresno-Yosemite International Airport (N 36° 46.57, W 119° 43.08) 559-498-4095.
Black Chasm Cavern (N 38° 26, W 128° 37.6)
Placerville Airport (N 38° 43.45, W 120° 45.19) 530-622-0459
Taxi:
Lightening Taxi 530-626-8000
Car Rental:
Enterprise 530-621-0866
Westover Field, Jackson (N 38° 22.6, W 120° 47.63) 209-223-2376
Taxi:
Pioneer Cab Co 209-223-3335
Car Rental:
Enterprise 209-223-4200
Boyden Cavern (N 36° 49, W 118° 49)
Fresno Chandler Downtown Airport (N 36° 43.94, W 119° 49.19) 559-498-2681
Taxis:
Yellow Cab of CA 559-230-1000
Yellow Cab 559-275-1234
Sierra Shuttle 559-443-4930
Handicab 559-275-2345
Fresno Taxi 559-495-1234
Car Rentals:
Hertz 559-251-5055
Alamo 800-327-9633
Avis 559-454-5029
Enterprise 559-456-9690
Budget 559-253-4100
California Cavern (N 38° 12, W 120° 30.5)
San Andreas Airport (N 38° 8.76, W 120° 38.89) 209-754-4208
Taxi:
Calaveras Taxi 209-754-5444
Gold Cliff Mine
Use Moaning Cavern's information below, or California Cavern's information above.
Moaning Cavern (N 38° 4, W 120° 28)
Columbia Airport (N 38° 1.82, W 120° 24.87) 209-533-5685
Taxis:
Courtesy Cab 209-536-6222
Vintage Cab 209-532-5466
All Points Cab 209-536-1845
Wy’s Guides Rides 209-536-9004
Car Rentals:
Enterprise 209-533-0500
Hertz 209-984-2088
Cars To Go 209-532-2277
Oakdale Airport (N 37° 45.38, W 120° 48.01) 209-847-1908
Taxis:
Oakdale Taxi 209-541-9451
Superior Taxi 209-848-5555
Car Rentals:
Dorothy’s 209-847-2600
Modesto Airport (N 37° 37.54, W 120° 57.26) 209-577-5318
Car Rentals:
Avis 209-527-7223
Hertz 209-522-3236
Central Valley Airports - located about 1-1/2 hours from California Cavern & Moaning Cavern:
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (N 37° 53.64, W 121° 14.29) 209-468-4700
Taxis:
Yellow Cab 209-462-8700
Dollar 888-588-4455
Car Rentals:
Hertz 209-982-0501
Tracy Municipal Airport (N 37° 41.34, W 121° 26.50) 209-835-4266
Taxis:
Dial A Ride 209-836-0620
Red Top Taxi 209-836-4340
Car Rentals:
Enterprise 209-835-3600
Sutter Gold Mine (N 38° 24.5, W 120° 48.8)
Placerville Airport (N 38° 43.45, W 120° 45.19) 530-622-0459
Taxi:
Lightening Taxi 530-626-8000
Car Rental:
Enterprise 530-621-0866
Westover Field, Jackson (N 38° 22.6, W 120° 47.63) 209-223-2376
Taxi:
Pioneer Cab Co 209-223-3335
Car Rental:
Enterprise 209-223-4200
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