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Black Chasm Cavern

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Black Chasm Cavern

Volcano (California), United States

Photo: Dave Bunnell / Under Earth Images, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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The Cavern is a small three-level cave containing outstanding helictite crystal formations and is listed as National Natural Landmark.

Black Chasm Cavern is a cave in the hamlet of Volcano in Amador County, California.
From Wikipedia · Black Chasm Cave

Map of Black Chasm Cavern

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Volcano (California)" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Black Chasm Cave", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: Dave Bunnell / Under Earth Images, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Sep-May - daily: 10AM-4PM, Jun-Aug - daily 9AM-5PM
Admission: 13 and older: $23, 4-12: $15
Address: 15701 Pioneer Volcano Rd
Phone: +1-888-488-1960
GPS coordinates: 38.43235, -120.62607
Website: Official website

Details as listed in the travel guide. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.Listing last checked February 16, 2026

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