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Crystal Cave At Sequoia National Park To Open

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May 14, 2025

 

Crystal Cave is scheduled to reopen to the public on May 23/Sequoia Parks Conservancy

Sequoia' National Park's Crystal Cave, closed since 2021, is scheduled to reopen to the public on May 23.

This spectacular marble cave is near the Giant Forest area and is operated by Sequoia Parks Conservancy, the official park partner of Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks.

Crystal Cave has been one of the most popular visitor destinations in the park since it opened for public tours in 1940. Sequoia Parks Conservancy has operated tours at Crystal Cave since 1982. The cave is visited by an average of 51,000 people each summer.

The cave has been closed 2021 due to damage related to a wildfire that year and then the hard winter of 2023.

“The opening of Crystal Cave is a big step forward in disaster recovery for Sequoia and Kings Canyon,” said Clay Jordan, Sequoia and Kings Canyon superintendent. “We’re excited to be able to reopen this incredible attraction to visitors and encourage people to enjoy all of the beauty and wonder these parks have to offer.”

Visitors are encouraged to allow extra time to reach Crystal Cave. Without traffic delays, it takes about an hour to reach the cave parking lot from the park entrance station. To avoid delays at the entrance gate, arrive earlier in the day and purchase your park entrance pass in advance at Recreation.gov.

Tours will run from May 23 to September 7, offering plenty of opportunities to explore this geological masterpiece. Tickets sell quickly, so visitors are encouraged to secure their spots early. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit sequoiaparksconservancy.org/crystal-cave. Tickets will not be available for purchase onsite.

The road and infrastructure leading to Crystal Cave were greatly impacted by the KNP Complex wildfire in 2021 and again during severe winter storms in 2022-2023, creating unsafe conditions for visitation.

Several projects have been underway to restore access, including power line replacement and road stabilization. Last year, contractors began clearing hazardous trees along Crystal Cave Road. So far, the crews have felled 4,887 trees and removed around 2,750 trees from the area. Crews are continuing to remove felled hazard trees along the roadway, which may create traffic delays throughout the 2025 season. Road construction and other projects are expected to continue after the seasonal closure.

"We're thrilled to reopen Crystal Cave, thanks to our partnership with the National Park Service,” said Savannah Boiano, executive director of the Sequoia Parks Conservancy. “When visitors join us in exploring, learning, and engaging with nature, they become partners in our mission to protect this incredible wonder for future generations.

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