Boyden Cavern offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of the earth, providing a fascinating blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue. Located along CA-180 in Sanger, California, this remarkable attraction is a must-visit for anyone exploring Kings Canyon National Park.
Nestled between two towering cliffs, Boyden Cavern features a picturesque setting with the majestic Kern River flowing nearby. The scenic drive to reach this hidden gem is itself a treat for nature lovers, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Boyden Cavern is more than just a tourist spot; it's a place where history and nature converge. The story of Boyden himself, lost in the pitch-black depths for two days, adds a layer of mystery and wonder to the experience.
Customer Feedback: Visitors have praised the scenic drive, the friendliness of staff at the gift shop, and the engaging tours led by guides like Devon. Many highlight the unique opportunity to explore underground waterways as a highlight of their visit.
Onsite services
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Getting tickets in advance recommended
Good for kids
An interesting place. But one of the few spots where there's any history or attraction in the Kings canyon national Park. Not sure it's worth the $18 entry fee unless you feel like you just want to donate to the park - which we were fine with doing.
The drive alone is scenic and beautiful. Once you arrive you can see the majestic and powerful running river along the Cavern area. It's nestled just in between 2 cliffs on each side. The gift shop is where you can purchase the ticket to go into the guided tour of the Cavern. Gift shop employees were really nice. Once the tour starts you have a small hike up the side of the cliff to the entrance. The climb/hike is about 5 mins of uphill so be ready. Once you arrive at the entrance you are greater by the tour guide. Our guide was Devon. Super cool dude with a great attitude. Once you go in it's ruffle about 35 to 45 minutes of site seeing and hearing about how "Boyden" was lost in the pitch black of the Cavern for 2 days. At the end you are given the choice to either walk back out the way you came in or go through ankle deep stream within the Cavern to an exit(I chose the stream). Had a blast, will definitely go again with my kids next time.
The history and tour is well worth the money. The gift shop is also the best we saw while in the area. You can walk through the lower cavern on the way out which has about a foot of water so make sure you bring shoes that can get wet.
Loved it. Reserve in advance if you can, tours fill up. Our docent was amazing, the folks at the gift shop were friendly and chill. The worst part is the steep 1/8 mile hike to the cave entrance, but the views are spectacular
Must see place. The guy takes you inside the cave and shows you all the calcite deposits. It’s about an hour trip. You could walk on the river bed inside the cave. It’s fun. Everyone must experience this.