Peppersauce Cave

The annex entrance is a short distance up the wash on the right and up the hill to a small opening. 

In 2001, cavers became particularly concerned about the Cave's water quality and performed an ambitious project to restore Peppersauce Cave to a more natural state. By mid-2002, several tons of garbage had been removed. Signage was installed in that cave to indicate the way in and out, helping to reduce the likelihood of getting lost. Please take care to keep the cave clean, free of graffiti, and enjoyable for future visitors. 

Cave History:
Nobody knows when Peppersauce Cave was first explored, but native Americans certainly knew about the cave. Some locals speculate that miners and hunters have known about the cave for more than a century. Through the early years of the 20th century, the cave was only occasionally visited, mostly by intrepid explorers who used only candles and kerosene lanterns to find their way in and out. In February 1948, Desert magazine printed a story about Peppersauce Cave and included with it many photos, a map showing how to reach the cave,  map of the cave. This story was picked up in 1951 by the National Geographic article, showing their scientist kneeling outside the cave entrance holding a broken stalagmite, a cave formation. By 1958, virtually every formation had been stolen. 

Help protect this natural wonder! 

• Never touch a cave formation.
• Don't use the cave as a toilet.
• Pack it in, pack it out.
• Don't approach wildlife - you are a guest in their home.