Explore Indian Well Cave, Lava Beds National Monument, California

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Indian Well Cave (300ft / 91 m) is one of the "Moderately Challenging Caves." The first half of this cave has a pathway which changes to loose rock. It has a high ceiling and unusual ice formations in winter. Historically, this cave was home to a pool of water, which is how it got the “well” part of its name. Length: 300 feet.  Distance from visitor center: 1,064 foot walk. You can walk completely upright on main path.  Cave has stairs/steps.  Cave has a relatively "smooth" path for the first half.  Most people must crawl in some places if you go through the whole cave.  The caves found here were created by flows of smooth lava 10,500 to 65,000 years ago. As the lava cooled, caves formed and created homes for unique cave life to thrive. These fantastic underground worlds can be visited on your own or by guided tour in the summer. Please “take only pictures, leave only footprints” so others have a chance to discover what you have during your trip.

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