Providence Mountains State Recreation Area, CA

Travel Guide

Panorama of Glowing Lone Pine Peak Sunrise, Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California
Panorama of Glowing Lone Pine Peak Sunrise, Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California
Fabulous tour of the Mitchell Caverns. Be sure to make a reservation as they only take 15 people per tour. 2 tours a day on Friday-Sunday. Very interesting.
Beautiful view on the hike to the Mitchell Caverns off Highway 40
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Providence Mountains State Recreation Area is a lovely spot to take a break. Enjoy a picnic lunch, stroll around the grounds or just lie on the cool grass and shut your eyes for a while.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when in Kelso. Providence Mountains State Recreation Area is a good place to kick off here, but there are numerous other worthy sights to experience. Mitchell Caverns, Tecopa Caverns, and Mitchell Caverns Nature Preserve are close to the recreation and green space and will round out your day nicely.

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Fabulous tour of the Mitchell Caverns. Be sure to make a reservation as they only take 15 people per tour. 2 tours a day on Friday-Sunday. Very interesting.

Mitchell Caverns

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mitchell Caverns during your travels in Kelso. Discover the area's desert landscape and mountain views.

Mitchell Caverns

Mitchell Caverns Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Mitchell Caverns Nature Preserve during your travels to Kelso. Discover the area's desert landscape and mountain views.

Mitchell Caverns Nature Preserve

Tecopa Caverns

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tecopa Caverns during your travels in Kelso. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's desert landscape.

Tecopa Caverns

El Pakiva Cavern

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at El Pakiva Cavern during your travels in Kelso. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's desert landscape.

El Pakiva Cavern

Kelso Dunes

You can take time to visit Kelso Dunes during your travels to Kelso. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's desert landscape.

Kelso Dunes

Kelso Depot Visitor Center

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kelso Depot Visitor Center during your travels in Kelso. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's desert landscape.

Kelso Depot Visitor Center

Cities near Providence Mountains State Recreation Area

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