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Mitchell Caverns
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area PO Box1
Essex, CA 92332
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What's Near Mitchell Caverns

Nearest Top-Rated Accommodations
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Hotel Nipton $78 40.4 mi 65.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Bun Boy Motel $49 45.3 mi 72.9 km 3 of 5 stars
Primm Valley Resort & Casino $54 47.2 mi 75.9 km 3 of 5 stars
Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino $44 47.3 mi 76.0 km 3 of 5 stars
Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino Hotel Primm N/A 47.3 mi 76.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Silver Spur Steakhouse 47.2 mi 75.9 km 4 of 5 stars
GP's 47.2 mi 75.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Juicy's Famous River Cafe 61.8 mi 99.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Kelso Dunes 14.6 mi 23.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Alien Fresh Jerky 44.9 mi 72.3 km 4 of 5 stars
World's Tallest Thermometer 45.3 mi 72.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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“Mitchell Caverns” PlanetWare.com
“California Getaway” Sacramento Bee
“Caves of the North American Deserts” Desert USA
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 5 attractions in Essex
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Traveler Description: The only limestone caverns in the state park system.
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Attraction type: Cavern/cave, State park, Geological formation
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: Providence Mountains State Recreation Area
PO Box1 Essex, CA 92332
Tel: 760-928-2586

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“Worth the visit when in the area”
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4 of 5 stars
tabhauser 41 contributions
Long Island
Apr 11, 2009

We left the Avi Casino in the morning and took the old Mohave Trail west by jeep for a few hours and realized we can make the weekday 1:30 tour of Mitchel Caverns. If you are in the area Mitchell Caverns it is worth a visit. The State Police Lt. that gave the tour was knowledgeable with a little humor.... more

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Mitchell Caverns Address

Providence Mountains State Recreation Area, PO Box1, Essex, CA 92332
Tel: 760-928-2586