Providence Mountains will be closed until further notice.
All tours of Mitchell Caverns are suspended until further notice.
The following information has been left on this site for reference purposes only.
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area is located on the east side of the Providence Mountain range and has dramatic views of the surrounding Mojave Desert. The lower elevations feature many varieties of cactus and yucca in a creosote scrub habitat. The bright red rhyolite in the higher elevations are home to bighorn sheep and pinyon pines.The park's visitor center is located in the historic home of Jack and Ida Mitchell, who ran a resort here from 1934 through 1954.
Other features include Mitchell Caverns Natural Preserve. El Pakiva and Tecopa Caverns are filled with intricate limestone formations and can be visited by taking cavern tours, which are offered daily year-round.
For in depth information about Providence Mountains State Recreation Area/Mitchell Caverns Natural Preserve,
please visit their website. 
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