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Lake Shasta Caverns

20359 Shasta Caverns Rd, Lakehead, CA 96051 · Lakehead, CA

Why you should go…

Lake Shasta Caverns is a National Natural Landmark reached only by a boat cruise across Shasta Lake followed by a bus ride to the cave entrance. Guided tours lead visitors through limestone passages featuring stalactites, stalagmites and multicolored rock formations, with about 600 stairs inside. The full experience runs roughly two hours and operates from a dock about 20 miles north of Redding.

  • #caves
  • #boat tour
  • #national landmark
  • #hiking
  • #family

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General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Lake Shasta Caverns, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Redding

    Free

    Official tourism site for Redding, California, gateway to Shasta Lake, the Sundial Bridge and Northern California waterfalls.

    22 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Shopping
    Family Favorite

    Bricks & Minifigs Redding

    Free

    A Redding shop for buying, selling, and trading new and used LEGO sets and minifigures, with a party room for kids.

    23 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Shasta Cascade

    Free

    Regional welcome center helping travelers plan trips to parks, lakes and small towns across Northern California's eight-county Shasta Cascade region.

    32 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums
    Quirky Fun

    Gaumer's Jewelry & Museum

    Free

    A family jewelry store in Red Bluff with a free mineral, mining, and gem museum spanning four generations of collecting.

    50 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums