Entrance Fee
$20.00
/ Timed Entry Reservation - Location
Park Hours (Today)
9:30AM - 5:00PM
Illinois Valley Visitor Center: 8:30AM - 4:00PM
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About the Park
Deep within the Siskiyou Mountains are dark, twisting passages that await your discovery. Eons of acidic water seeping into marble rock created and decorated the wondrous “Marble Halls of Oregon.” Join a tour, get a taste of what caving is all about, and explore a mountain from the inside and out!
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Visitor Centers
Illinois Valley Visitor Center
The center provides information about the area, including up to the moment cave tour information at the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve. Same day tickets for cave tours are available at the center. Afternoon wait times can be long in the summer. Buying tickets before driving to the park can save a lot of time and hassle. (Reservations can be bought up to one day in advance of the day of visit on Recreation.gov.)
Oregon Caves Visitor Center
Located at the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve; cave tour tickets, park store, exhibits and park information are available here.
Where to Stay
Cave Creek Campground
Sleep under the boughs of an old growth forest beside Cave Creek. This campground is located 15 miles up Highway 46 from Cave Junction and just four miles from the cave entrance. The campground has fire rings, water and vault toilets. The spaces are too small for large RVs or trailers and no pull through sites. The campground offers 17 sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Maximum vehicle length: 20 feet.
Getting Here & Transit
How to Get Here
Take 199 to Cave Junction, Oregon. Turn onto OR-46 (a Chevron gas station is on the corner). Follow OR-46 for 20 miles to the Monument and Preserve.
Park Amenities
Permits & Reservations
Permits may be required
Some activities in Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve — including backcountry camping, certain trails, and climbing routes — require advance permits. Check the official NPS website for current requirements before your visit.
Entrance Fees & Passes
Standard Fees
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
$20.00Offered Thursday through Monday, 10 AM to 4 PM. Duration: 90 minutes. Difficulty: Moderately strenuous. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for youth (15 and under, must be at least 42 inches tall), $10 for America the Beautiful Senior Pass holders (ages 62 and over; discount applies to the cardholder only) and America the Beautiful Access Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Access Pass.
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
$20.00This 60-minute guided tour offers a unique experience, illuminating the cave’s features by candlelight. The tour is moderately strenuous, and participants must be 10 years or older to join. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for youth (ages 10 to 15), $10 for America the Beautiful Senior Pass holders (ages 62 and over; discount applies to the cardholder only) and America the Beautiful Access Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Access Pass.
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
$20.00Designed for families with children. Duration: 90 minutes. Difficulty: moderately strenuous. At least one child must be in the group, and all children must be over 42 inches tall. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for youth (ages 15 and under), $10 for America the Beautiful Senior Pass holders (ages 62 and over; discount applies to the cardholder only) and America the Beautiful Access Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Access Pass.
Operating Hours
Spring hours
Cave tours are available Thursdays through Mondays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Reservations are available on recreation.gov for advanced tickets sales. Same day ticket sales will also be available at both visitor centers, but plan to arrive early to secure your spot. Please call our Illinois Valley Visitor Center at 541-592-5125 if you have any questions.
- Monday9:30AM - 5:00PM
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:30AM - 5:00PM
Photos
Mountain Meadows at Bigelow Lakes
Cave speliothems
Flowstone and drapery in a dome pit
When to Go
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Best Time
Year-round
Trip Length
1 day
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