Would you like to spend a day visiting a cavern where the only moaning you hear is that of the sounds within, and not the moans and groans of your children? If so, Moaning Cavern Park is an adventure for the entire family and one you will remember for a lifetime.

Situated in the southern part of Calaveras County, Moaning Cavern Park is a popular site for vacationers who visit California every year.

Amid the beautiful landscape of Gold Country, you and your family can enjoy the 45-minute tour into the cave on any given day. In addition, for those who seek real adventure, you can rappel into the cave as well.

Let’s begin with the walking tour. This guided tour takes you deep into the cavern, where you can explore its natural beauty.

You will descend down 234 steps, that take you 165 feet below the earth’s surface.

You will be taken to an area where excavations have produced the remains of prehistoric individuals who had the misfortune of falling into the cavern over the course of thousands of years.

It is fully lit inside the cave, so there is no need to be nervous, just watch your step.

Your guides will accompany you and give you the history of the cavern as well as its geological make-up as you go, making it an educational as well as fun tour for the whole fanily.
For the adventurer, there is another way to explore Moaning Cavern – by rappelling down a 165-foot rope into the main chamber. You will be provided with a hard hat, coveralls, and gloves to make your experience a safe and exciting one.

It takes approximately 15 minutes to climb down the rope, and the total time spent on this trip is three hours, so make sure you leave plenty of time for your trip.
Children must be 12 years of age and accompanied by a parent. In addition, a waiver has to be signed in order to participate in the rappelling portion of this tour.

Whether you live in California and have decided on a weekend vacation for the family, or plan to visit California as a vacation destination this winter, this is one tour that should be added to your list of things to do.

Check online for more information about the Moaning Cavern Park as well as other cavern tours in the area, and enjoy this magnificent park in all its splendor.

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