Boyden Cavern

Boyden Cavern is located in Kings Canyon, Giant Sequoia National Monument, and lies beneath the massive 2,000 foot high marble walls of the famous Kings Gates. The cavern features stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, pendants and shields. This 45 minute tour is suitable for all age groups, from kids to senior citizens. The cavern as accessed via a short but steep trail.

Although Boyden is located in the Sequoia National Forest, visitors must pass through Kings Canyon National Park to access the cave. The Park entrance is located near Grant Grove on Hwy 180.

Reservations

https://boydencavern.com/

General Information

Located deep in Kings Canyon, the cave is a timeless environment of stalagmites, stalactites and beautiful flowstone, pendant, and shield formations. The enduring structures, formed over 100,000 years, conjure images of icicles, wedding cakes, snow-laden trees, crystal waterfalls, an upside-down city, a stack of pancakes, the cave bear, and more. The short but steep hike to the cave also features breathtaking views of Kings Canyon, the deepest river-cut canyon in the United States.

April 26 to Nov 9

See Boyden Cavern Website for details.

Concessionare tickets can be purchased at https://boydencavern.com/
Parking fees are also required at this site. See more details at: https://boydencavern.com/

Fee information can be obtained from https://boydencavern.com/

Standard amenity fee collected at the National Park entrance stations as part of an interagency agreement.

Contact Name: https://boydencavern.com/

Address: 35860 East Kings Canyon Road Dunlap, CA 93621
Phone: 559-338-2251
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.81525854

Longitude: -118.8171186

Directions

Although Boyden is located in the Sequoia National Forest, visitors must pass through Kings Canyon National Park to access the cave. The Park entrance is located near Grant Grove on Hwy 180 and Ash Mountain on Hwy 198.