Civil Defense Caves Idaho

Submitted By: curnbryo on 6 Jun 2006

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Large lava tubes. It is cold inside the caves, even in the middle of summer you'll need a coat. From the entrance the cave heads in two different directions. The cave is pretty large if you go the easy route. The other route has been dubbed "Fat Man's Misery".

Caving / Spelunking Reviews for Civil Defense Caves Idaho
Great place to take the friends. Make sure to bring lights and coats.
-joh04032

area is closed from Oct. through april because of the bat habitate. North passage contains that bats.
-blakemcm

Not real caving, but perfect for beginners. I plan on taking my young kids to see if they like it.
-doclouie

I have not been out to the caves in years and had a hard time finding the roads as the signs no longer exists so here are some specific directions:

The first right off the main road is about 16.8 miles up North Salem Road, this is also the North Rexburg exit, from the I-20 interstate at N 44°06.273' W 111°48.285'.

The next turn, a left turn, is about 3.7 miles from the first turn off and is located at N 44°08.656' W 111°45.803'.

Go one more mile or 4.7 miles from the main road and you will arrive at the cave. N 44°09.326' W 111°46.551'.

The right fork of the cave is perfect for little ones as my 2 year old had no problem making it through. Enjoy and have fun.
-doclouie


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This is the entrance to the Civil Defense Caves just north of Rexburg