Infernal Caverns, Historical battlefield memorial in Modoc County, California, United States.
Infernal Caverns is a battlefield site featuring rocky cave formations on a steep hillside in northeastern California. The terrain consists of jagged rock faces and natural openings carved into the landscape.
The site was the scene of a two-day conflict in September 1867 between U.S. Army forces and Native American forces. The cave formations provided crucial defensive advantages during the fighting.
The site took its name from the cave formations that shaped the conflict. Six white marble tombstones stand here as markers for those who died during the engagement.
The site is located about 10 kilometers northwest of Likely along a county road in a remote area. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for uneven ground when exploring the rocky terrain.
The caves served as an unusually effective natural fortress for the period. The formation allowed a smaller group to hold out against a numerically superior force.
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