📜 Trio of solutional limestone caves, two open to the public, at 4,300 feet elevation in the Mojave Desert. 🔍 Known to Chemehuevi as 'the eyes of the mountain'.# Why Go✨ Explore spectacular speleothems including stalactites, stalagmites, draperies, helictites, shields, lily pads, and cave coral. 🚶 Take guided tours through El Pakiva and Tecopa caves, connected by a tunnel. 🏞️ Enjoy expansive desert views from the visitor center and hiking trails in the 'sky island' mountains. 📖 Learn about the caverns' history and unique local wildlife. 🏕️ Camp overnight nearby at the small campground with fire rings, running water, and flush toilets.# Why Avoid♿ Not wheelchair accessible (not ADA accessible), involves hiking and several stairways within caves and narrow passages. 🚫 Dogs not allowed on cave tour or hiking trails. ⚠️ Remote location, ensure sufficient fuel and supplies.# Cost💰 Tour $10 per person, parking $10.# Hours🕒 Open Friday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with guided tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Closed on some holidays and during summer months.# Tips📞 Advance reservations strongly recommended for tours, taken by phone on Mondays. 🚗 Access via paved Essex Road from I-40, about 15.5 miles to the dead-end. 🌡️ Cavern temperature around 73°F (23°C) with 41% humidity. 🅿️ Large parking area available at visitor center with flush toilets nearby.