What times are tours at Shasta Caverns?

Cave tours in Redding take place year-round. Find tours every half-hour from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (and to 3:00 p.m. in April, May, and September. From October through March, tours take place at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.

What else can I do at Shasta Caverns besides the cave tour?

Relax with a waterfront picnic and enjoy the lake views. Visit the snack bar and browse souvenir fossils in the gift shop. Kids can search for gemstones in the mining sluice and climb up walls to a treehouse in the Rock Box. You can also book a dinner cruise.

Discover Underground Eye Candy in Caves Near Shasta Lake

Hop on a catamaran and cruise across easy waters to reach the stunning subterranean world of Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark. Accessible only by boat, this geologic wonder is filled with amazing limestone formations. See gangly stalactites, bulging stalagmites, and soaring rock "curtains" with multicolored stripes. Guided tours spend 45-60 minutes inside the cave, plus the boat ride and a bus ride, approximately two hours in total. Visiting the caverns feels like a real adventure and is a hit with families. Kids can also search for gemstones in a mining sluice and play in a tree house carved of oak. Be sure to bring your camera!

Details

Prices -

$28 adults, $16 youth ages 3-15, free for children under 3

Hours -

Tours every half-hour from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day; 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in April, May & September; 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. October through March

Events

Taste of Redding

Redding Fire Festival

Redd Sun Festival

Activities

Boat Rides
Cave Tours
Snack Bar

Dinner Cruises
Mining Sluice
Gift Shop

Rock Box Climbing
Picnics
Lake Views

FAQs

What times are tours at Shasta Caverns?
Cave tours in Redding take place year-round. Find tours every half-hour from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (and to 3:00 p.m. in April, May, and September. From October through March, tours take place at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
What else can I do at Shasta Caverns besides the cave tour?
Relax with a waterfront picnic and enjoy the lake views. Visit the snack bar and browse souvenir fossils in the gift shop. Kids can search for gemstones in the mining sluice and climb up walls to a treehouse in the Rock Box. You can also book a dinner cruise.