Moaning Cavern is situated at the south end of Calaveras County, close to Tuolumne County, between Angels Camp and Murphys. It's a beautiful area of the Mother Lode filled with picturesque Gold Rush towns, rolling foothills, mountains, and terrific year round recreational opportunities. It is also just 20 minute's drive from Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway - an absolutely gorgeous 61 mile stretch of sierra highway. Our links are divided into the categories below & listed in alphabetical order. You can either click on one of the categories or scroll down the page. Each link will open a new page in your browser. To get back to this page, just close the new page when you're done. Most Recommended | Things to Do | Places to Stay | Must-See Gold Rush Towns | More Cave Sites | Interesting Cave Links | Travel & Adventure Sites Join Email List

THINGS TO DO California's Official Visitor Information www.gocalif.ca.gov Angels Camp Museum & Carriage House 753 South Main Street, Angels Camp, CA 95222 Ph: 209736-2963 www.angelscamp.gov/museum.htm Bear Valley Mountain Resort Highway 4 @ Highway 207 (P.O. Box 5038), Bear Valley, CA 95223 Ph: 209-753-2301 Skiing, mtn biking snowboarding www.bearvalley.com Bear Valley Music Festival P.O. Box 5068, Bear Valley, CA 95223 Ph: 209-753-2574 Bringing live classical, jazz, and popular music to the picturesque alpine village of Bear Valley since 1968. www.bearvalleymusic.org Calaveras Big Trees Association P.O. Box 1196, Arnold, CA  95223-1196 Ph: 209-795-3840 Spectacular giant sequoia groves, hiking, camping, picnicking, interpretive tours, visitors center, special events www.bigtrees.org Calaveras County Arts Council 22 North Main Street (P. O. Box 250), San Andreas, CA 95249 Ph: 209-754-1774 Information on county arts, galleries, Music in the Parks series www.calaverasarts.org Calaveras County Fair & Frog Jump P.O. Box 489, Angels Camp, CA 95222-0489 Ph: 209-736-2561 www.frogtown.org Calaveras Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest P.O. Box 500, Hathaway Pines, CA 95233 Ph: 209-795-1381 click for link Calaveras Visitors Bureau 1192 South Main St. (P.O. Box 637), Angels Camp, CA 95222 Ph: 1-800-225-3764 or 209-736-0049 Area info. - get recommendations, write ups and directions on all activities within the county. www.gocalaveras.com Calaveras Winegrape Alliance P.O. Box 2492, Murphys, CA  95247 Ph: 866-806-WINE or 209-728-9467 Area vineyards and tasting rooms, special events, downloadable map to member wineries www.calaveraswines.org Cedar Center Merchants Association P. O. Box 408, Arnold, CA 95223 Ph: 209-795-6905 or 209.795.2340 Events and FREE summer concert series in beautiful Arnold. Attractive, informal setting, fabulous music, not to be missed; - bring your own chair and picnic! www.cedarcenter.net/event.html Chatom Vineyards P. O. Box 2730, Murphys, CA 95247 Ph: 209-736or 80-6500 0-435-8852 Winery & tasting room, special events www.chatomvineyards.com Columbia State Historic Park P.O. Box 1824, Columbia, CA, 95310 Ph: 209-536-1672 Gold rush era town, gold panning, stagecoach rides, festivals, costumed docents, interpretive tours, restaurants, old time stores www.columbiacalifornia.com Copper Valley Trail Co. P.O. Box 326, Coopperopolis, CA, 95228 Ph: 209-785-9801 Unique horse riding experiences, from 1 to 3 hours, in the beautiful Copperopolis foothills, just 30 minutes from Moaning Cavern. www.coppervalleytrail.com Forest Meadows 633 Forest Meadows Drive (P.O. Box 70), Murphys, CA 95247 Ph: 209-728-3439 Golfing, resort community www.forestmeadows.com Glory Hole Sports at New Melones Lake 2892 Highway 49, Angels Camp, CA. 95222 Ph: 209-736-4333 www.gloryholesports.com Gold Country Bicycle Tours P.O. Box 1382 Angels Camp, CA 95222 Ph: 866-280-TOUR www.goldcountrybicycletours.com Greenhorn Creek Resort 711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp, CA 95222 Ph: 888-736-5900 or 209-736-8131 Golf & resort community www.greenhorncreek.com The Harbinger Gallery 1224 Oak Circle in Arnold, CA 95223 Ph: 209-795-5957 www.harbingergallery.net Horse and Barrel Horseback vineyard trail rides by reservation. 2000 Nickerson Lane, Murphys, CA 95247 Ph: 209-728-9333 www.horseandbarrel.com High Sierra Tickets P.O. Box 1428, Pioneer, CA 95666 Ph: 209-295-6440 Purchase tickets online to area events & activities www.highsierratickets.com Historic Highway 49 Comprehensive area information, including Gold Rush history, profiles of Gold Rush towns and links to area things to do and see. www.historichwy49.com Iron Door Gallery 458-C Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247 Ph: 209-728-1928 www.irondoorgallery.com Ironstone Vineyards 1894 Six Mile Road,Murphys, CA 95247 Ph: 209-728-1251 Winery, tasting room, museum, deli & restaurant, festivals, special events, weddings www.ironstonevineyards.com The Main Street Gallery 466 Main Street, Murphys CA 95247 Ph: 209-728-1000 www.themainstreetgallery.net/ Mountain Adventure Seminars P.O. Box 5450, Bear Valley, CA Ph: 209-753-6556 ext. 1 Specializing in rock climbing, mountaineering, telemark skiing, avalanche education, backcountry skiing, snowboarding & snowshoeing, wilderness medicine,team building www.mtadventure.com/ Murphys Business Association P.O. Box 2034, Murphys, CA 95247 www.visitmurphys.com Murphys Creek Theatre Theatre Under the Stars Stevenot Winery, 2690 San Domingo Road, Murphys, CA 95247 Ph: 866-463-8659 www.murphyscreektheatre.org MyCalaveras.com Search thousands of local businesses, services and organizations. www.mycalaveras.com MyTuolumne.com Search thousands of local businesses, services and organizations. www.mytuolumne.com New Melones Lake Marina P.O. Box 1389, Angels Camp, CA 95222 Ph: 209-785-3300 Houseboat rentals, water skiing, fishing www.newmelones.com/melones/ O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists) P.O. Box 67, Angels Camp, CA 95222 Ph: 209-736-4677 or 800-346-6277 Whitewater rafting www.oars.com Railtown 1897 State Historic Park P.O. Box 1250, Jamestown, CA 95327 Ph: 209-984-3953 1800's roundhouse, steam trains, steam train rides, tours, museum store, events, exhibits www.csrmf.org/railtown/default.asp Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau 1608 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Ph: 916-808-7777 Loads of great information on Sacramento & Gold Country area things to do, things to see and places to stay. www.sacramentocvb.org Sierra Nevada Guns for Hire www.sngunsforhire.com Sierra Repertory Theatre P.O. Box 3030, Sonora, CA 95370 Ph: 209-532-3120 Excellent local theatrical company. www.sierrarep.com Stage 3 Theatre Company 208 S. Green Street, Sonora, CA 95370 Ph: 209-536-1778 Adventurous local theatre www.stage3.org Stanislaus National Forest, Calaveras Ranger District P.O. Box 500 (Highway4), Hathaway Pines, CA 95370 Ph: 209-795-1381 click for link Stevenot Winery 2690 San Domingo Road, Murphys, CA 95247 Winery:209-728-3436 Tasting room: 209-728-0638 Tasting room, special events, Theatre Under the Stars www.stevenotwinery.com Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 4020, Sonora, CA 95370 Ph: 800-446-1333 or 209-533-4420 www.thegreatunfenced.com MUST SEE GOLD RUSH TOWNS City of Angels Camp 584 South Main Street (P.O. Box 667), Angels Camp, CA 95222 Ph: 209-736-2181 www.cityofangels.org Click HERE to see a slideshow of pictures of Angels Camp Columbia State Historic Park PO Box 1824, Columbia, CA, 95310 Ph: 209-536-1672 www.columbiacalifornia.com Jamestown George Eldridge Advertising P.O. Box 1471, Jamestown, CA 95327 Ph: 209-984-1378 or 209-984-1579 www.jamestown-ca.com/ Mokelumne Hill Mokelumne Hill Community Trust www.mokehill.com Murphys Murphys Business Association P.O. Box 2034, Murphys, CA 95247 www.visitmurphys.com Click HERE to see a slideshow of pictures of Murphys Sonora City of Sonora 94 Washington Street, Sonora, CA, 95370 Ph: 209-532-7725 www.sonoraca.com Also check out other Gold Rush towns on these Gold Country/Amador County visitor websites: http://2getgold.com http://totalescape.com www.ghosttownexplorers.org www.historichwy49.com

PLACES TO STAY 49er RV Ranch 3223 Italian Bar Rd (P.O. Box 569), Columbia, CA 95310 Ph: 209-532-49RV (4978) RV & tent camping www.49rv.com 1859 Historic National Hotel 18183 Main Street (P.O. Box 502), Jamestown, CA 95327-0502 Ph: 800-894-3446 or 209-984-3446 www.national-hotel.com Angels Inn Motel 600 North Main Street, Angels Camp,CA 95222 Ph: 209-736-4242 or 888-753-0226 Murphys Inn Motel 76 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247 Ph: 209-728-1818 or 888-796-1800 Murphys Suites 134 Highway 4, Murphys, CA 95247 Ph: 209-728-2121 or 877-728-2121 www.centralsierralodging.com Arnold Area Lodging Greater Arnold Business Association Ph: 800-225-3764, ext. 29 or 209-795-0904 click for link Barretta Gardens Inn 700 South Barretta Street,Sonora, CA 95370 Ph: 800-206-3333 www.barrettagardens.com BaseCamp Lodge 148 Bear Valley Rd (P.O. Box 5450), Bear Valley, CA 95223 Ph: 209-753-6556 ext. 0 Lodge, restaurant & pub. Headquarters for Mountain Adventure Seminars (see listing in left column) www.basecamplodge.com Bear Valley Lodge P.O. Box 5440, Bear Valley, CA 95223 Ph: 209-753-2327 Lodge, dining & conference facilities http://www.bearvalleylodge.com Best Western Cedar Inn & Suites 444 South Main Street, Angels Camp, CA 95222 Hotel: 209-736-4000 Reservations: 800-767-1127 www.bestwesternangelscamp.com Best Western Sonora Oaks Hotel & Conference Center 19551 Hess Avenue, Sonora, CA 95370 Local Ph: 209-736-4000 Toll Free Ph: 866-856-2797 www.BWSonoraOaks.com Black Bear Inn 1343 Oak Circle (P.O. Box 109), Arnold, CA 95223 Ph: 209-795-8999 or 866-795-8999 www.arnoldblackbearinn.com Calaveras Big Trees State Park P.O. Box 120, Arnold, CA 95223 Ph: 209-795-2334 Scroll down window for CAMPING information click here for link Columbia City Hotel & Restaurant Main Street, Columbia State Park, Columbia, CA 95310 Ph: 800-532-1470 or 209-532-1479 www.cityhotel.com Cooper House Inn 1184 Church Street, Angels Camp, CA 95222 Ph: 888-330-3764 or 209-736-2145 www.CooperHouseInn.com Dorrington Hotel & Restaurant 3431 Highway 4 (P. O. Box 4307), Dorrington, CA 95223 Ph: 866-995-5800 or 209-795-5800 or 209-795-1140 www.dorringtonhotel.com/ Dunbar House Bed & Breakfast Inn 271 Jones St, Murphys, CA 95247 Ph: 209-728-2897 or 800-692-6006 www.dunbarhouse.com Golden Pines RV Resort & Campground P.O. Box 4248, Camp Connell, CA 95223 Ph:209-795-2820 www.goldenpinesrvresort.com Greenhorn Creek Resort 711 McCauley Ranch Rd, Angels Camp, CA 95222 Ph: 888-736-5900 or 209-736-8131 The Resort at Greenhorn Creek Click here for link Greenhorn Creek Vacation Cottages www.GreenhornCreekVacationCottages.com Historic National Hotel & Restaurant 18183 Main Street, Jamestown, CA 95327 Ph: 800-894-3446 or 209-984-3446 www.national-hotel.com Inns of California - Sonora 350 S. Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370 Ph: 800-251-1538 or 209-532-3633 www.innsofcal.com/sonora.htm Jamestown Hotel & Restaurant 18153 Main Street, Jamestown, CA 95327 Ph: 800-205-4901 or 209-984-3902 www.jamestownhotel.com Knowles Hill House 253 Knowles Hill Drive, Sonora, CA 95370 Ph: 209-536-1146 or 866-536-1146 www.knowleshillhouse.com Lavender Hill Bed & Breakfast 683 Barretta Street, Sonora, CA 95370 Ph: 209-532-9024 or 800-446-1333 x290 http://www.lavenderhill.com Long Barn Lodge P.O. Box 100, Long Barn, CA 95335 Ph: 209-586-3533 or 800-310-3533 http://www.longbarn.com Marble Quarry R.V. Park 11551 Yankee Hill Road, Columbia, CA 95310 Ph: 209-532-9539 or 800-310-3533 www.marblequarry.com McCaffrey House Bed & Breakfast Inn 23251 Highway 108, Twain Harte, CA 95383 Ph: 888-586-0757 or 209-586-0757 www.mccaffreyhouse.com Murphys Historic Hotel & Lodge 457 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247 Ph: 800-532-7684 or 209-728-3444 www.murphyshotel.com Murphys Business Association P.O. Box 2034, Murphys, CA 95247 www.visitmurphys.com/lodging.html Murphys Vacation Rentals 3635 Murphys Grade Road, Angels Camp, CA 95222 Ph: 209-736-9372 www.murphysvacationrentals.com MyCalaveras.com Search thousands of local businesses, services and organizations. www.mycalaveras.com MyTuolumne.com Search thousands of local businesses, services and organizations. www.mytuolumne.com The Palm Hotel Bed & Breakfast Inn Rooms, weddings, retreats 10382 Willow Street, Jamestown, CA 95327 Ph: 888-551-1851 or 209 -984-3429 www.PalmHotel.com Querencia A luxury bed & breakfast. 4383 Sheep Ranch Road, Murphys, CA 95247 Ph: 209-728-9520 www.querencia.ws Sierra Vacation Rentals P.O. Box 1080, Arnold, CA 95223 Ph: 209-795-2422 or 800-995-2422 Rent a cabin in the forest, just 20 - 30 minutes from Moaning Cavern www.sierravacationrentals.com Sonora Days Inn 160 S. Washington Street, Sonora , CA 95370 Ph: 209-532-2400 Located in historic downtown Sonora www.sonoradaysinn.com Tamarack Lodge 18278 Highway 4 (P.O. Box 5039), Bear Valley, CA 95223 Ph: 209-753-2080 A family friendly upcountry bed & breakfast - great for Bear Valley access www.tamarackholiday.com Tryon Ranch The Bed & Barn Vacation Home where children and horses are welcome! 1655 Tryon Road, Angels Camp, CA 95222 Ph: 209-7364835 TryonRanch.com Victoria Inn 402 Main Street H, Murphys, CA 95247 Ph: 209-728-8933 www.victoriainn-murphys.com MORE CAVE SITES Good Earth Graphics Cave Photography Award-winning cave photographer Dave Bunnell's photo pages from which you can purchase CD-ROMs, slides and stock photography www.goodearthgraphics.com/under_earth CavePics Cave photography of Peter and Ann Bosted and friends www.cavepics.com International Show Caves Association Largo LeoneXII, 60040 Genga, Ancona, Italy Ph: +39 0732.972108 www.i-s-c-a.org Lake Shasta Caverns 20359 Shasta Caverns Rd. (P.O. Box 801), O'Brien, CA 96070 Ph: 530-238-2341 www.lakeshastacaverns.com Mercer Caverns Post Office Box 509, Murphys, CA 95247 Ph: 209-728-2101 www.mercercaverns.com National Caves Association P.O. Box 280 , Park City, KY 42160 Ph: 866-552-2837 United States Showcaves www.cavern.com The National Speleological Society 2813 Cave Avenue, Huntsville, Alabama Ph: 256-852-1300 Advancing the study, conservation, exploration & knowledge of caves www.caves.org INTERESTING CAVE LINKS Cave Science The website of Dr. Hazel Burton who starred in the iMAX movie "Journey Into Amazing Caves." www.cavescience.com/cave_science.htm Journey Into Amazing Caves The website of the iMAX movie www.amazingcaves.com Nancy's Expedition Diary A great website for kids by one of the stars of the Journey Into Amazing Caves iMAX movie www.nancy4caves.net NOVA's Mysterious Life of Caves, PBS The companion Web site to the NOVA program "Mysterious Life of Caves." www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/caves Oakland Museum of California Cave pages - education & fun - exhibit currently available online only. www.museumca.org/caves/ The Virtual Cave www.goodearthgraphics.com/virtcave.html ADVENTURE & TRAVEL SITES Earthtrek Expeditions PO Box 1010, Lotus, CA 95651 Ph: 530-642-1900 or  800-229-TREK www.earthtrekexpeditions.com GORP Great Outdoor Recreation gorp.away.com iExplore Adventure & experiential travel in association with National Geographic www.iexplore.com Kango Discover the best places to stay around Sonora, California on your visit to Moaning Cavern. Parachute Center 23597 N. Hwy. 99 (P.O. Box 423), Acampo, CA Ph. 209-369-1128 Local skydiving headquarters www.parachutecenter.com San Francisco Hang Gliding Center San Francisco, California Ph: 510-528-2300 Hang gliding at Mt. Tamalpias State Park www.sfhanggliding.com Springfield Flying Service 10767 Airport Road, Columbia, CA 95310 Ph: 209-532-4103 Local flight school & scenic flights over the area. www.letsgofly.com Travel for Kids Kid-friendly must-sees in North America, South America, Europe & Asia www.travelforkids.com Trip Advisor Read unbiased opinions about hotels and vacations at TripAdvisor.