Eureka Cave
Mountain Home, Idaho
Cave
Eureka Cave is a lava tube. In other words, this was previously a tunnel for lava flows. There's a large hole to get into the cave. While climbing equipment is helpful, most relatively fit individual are able to make the descent without much difficulty. Sadly, like most of these caves, there has been a considerable amount of vandalizing and littering. Please pack out what you pack in and leave the place better than you found it.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Mountain Home, Idaho
- Head northeast on E 2nd N St toward American Legion Blvd (0.1 mi)
- Slight right onto ID-51 N/American Legion BlvdContinue to follow ID-51 N(1.6 mi)
- Continue onto US-20 E (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Worth Lee Rd (3.5 mi)
- Keep right (1.6 mi)
- Continue straight (249 ft)
sarah
4/16/20 9:08 am
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