Crystal Cave

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 29, 2025

SEQUOIA PARKS CONSERVANCY ANNOUNCES REOPENING OF CRYSTAL CAVE
IN SUMMER 2025

Three Rivers, CA –Sequoia Parks Conservancy is excited to announce the reopening of
Crystal Cave will be open to the public in the summer of 2025. After extensive restoration work in
collaboration with the National Park Service, Sequoia Parks Conservancy will once
again offer visitors the opportunity to explore the cave’s stunning natural formations.

Crystal Cave, one of over 250 caves in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, is
the only cave in the parks open for public tours. Known for its intricate and naturally
decorated formations, the cave offers a living underground wilderness experience. Each
room is distinct, showcasing the cave's special features. The 50-minute tour is accessed
via a narrow, steep trail with uneven surfaces, making it moderately strenuous. The
cave is not recommended for individuals with heart or respiratory conditions.

Tours at Crystal Cave began in 1940 and have become a cherished tradition for park
visitors. “We are thrilled to welcome visitors back to Crystal Cave and share this
incredible natural wonder,” said Savannah Boiano, Executive Director of Sequoia Parks
Conservancy. “This cave is home to unique species, and we look forward to inspiring
our visitors to actively contribute to the preservation of this precious underground
environment. We are also eager for another great summer of offering unforgettable
tours in such a beautiful place. Visitors can expect to explore the cave’s remarkable
features while learning about its unique ecosystem and the ongoing efforts to protect
this underground treasure.”

Tickets for Crystal Cave tours will be available starting in spring 2025. Prices and
additional details will be posted on the Sequoia Parks Conservancy website.

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About Sequoia Parks Conservancy
Sequoia Parks Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of Sequoia and Kings Canyon
National Parks, working hand-in-hand with the National Park Service to support critical park
programs, including education and outreach, trails and access, wildlife management, search
and rescue, and resource management and science. Learn more at
www.sequoiaparksconservancy.org.

About Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
These two parks, which lie side-by-side in the southern Sierra Nevada in Central California,
serve as prime examples of nature’s size, beauty, and diversity. Nearly 2 million visitors from
across the world visit these parks for the world’s largest trees (by volume), grand mountains,
rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, the highest point in the lower 48 states, and more.
Learn more at http://www.nps.gov/seki or 559-565-3341.

Media Contact:
Sequoia Parks Conservancy
Nicole Stivers
Marketing and Communications Director
press@sequoiaparks.org

We will update this website as information becomes available. To learn more about Crystal Cave access and other major park features, visit https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/index.htm.