5 show caves with public tours within 250 miles of Las Vegas. The closest is Mitchell Caverns, about 88 miles away.
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Las Vegas; driving takes longer. Tour details checked 2026-10-22 against each cave's own site.
Caves in California's Providence Mountains State Recreation Area, seen on a 2-hour guided tour that includes a vigorous 1.5-mile round-trip hike; closed in July and August.
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area, CA, from $20
A cavern near Peach Springs, Arizona where an elevator takes you 200 feet underground; the short tour route is fully wheelchair accessible.
Peach Springs, AZ, from $25.95
The cave in Great Basin National Park, seen only on ranger-led tours that run daily year-round and regularly sell out.
Great Basin National Park, NV
A cave in Sequoia National Park visited on a 50-minute guided tour along a half-mile loop inside the cave.
Sequoia National Park, CA, 50°F inside
A seasonal cave on Highway 180, 19 miles east of Grant Grove, reached by a short, steep walk; open late April to early November depending on the road and weather.
Kings Canyon, CA, 55°F inside
