Overview

Hype:

The Tabernacle Hill Lava Tubes near Fillmore, UT are a lot of fun to explore. The whole area is riddled with collapsed lava tunnels and pits. This is a popular destination for scouts.

Cave Type: Horizontal

Time: 1 day

Length: Varies

Depth: Varies

Gear: Flashlight, optional rappelling gear

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Features:
  • Headlamps required
  • Crawls
  • Tight Squeezes
  • No Drinking Water
  • Road Access is Dirt - High Clearance
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Volcanoes

Permits: Open

Links: CaveXploring.com

Getting There

Navigate to 38.913197, -112.531464.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Fillmore, Utah

Coordinates: 38.913197, -112.531464

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July 20, 2013 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Troop 601,

Story

I took my 11-year-old Scouts to the Tabernacle HIll Lava Tubes on Saturday, July 20, 2013. It was pretty hot outside, probably in the mid 90s, so the boys had a hard time with it.

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March 16, 2010 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Greg Dye, Zac Dye, Bryce Ball,

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