Mitchell Caverns is 60 miles west of Needles, in Southern California's Mojave Desert. (near Interstate 40) In 1932 Jack Mitchell opened up the cave for tours. Back then, it was called Crystal Cave. Native Americans knew about it long be- fore Mitchell's time and called it the "Eyes of the Mountain." The state purchased it in 1954 and it's now part of the State Park system.
This picture shows why the local Native Americans called this cave the "Eyes of the Mountain." It's now open to the public but it's recommended that a reservation for a tour be made in advance.
Access to the cave is only by official guided tour. (A locked gate prevents unauthorized visits.) For more infor- mation or to make reservations, call 760 928-2586. The official web page:
