Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
National Monument & Preserve · Oregon
NPS
About Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
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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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.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30AM - 5:00PM | Closed | Closed | 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
Summer Hours
Cave tours are available daily in the summer through the fall of 2026. Guided tours are offered 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Reservations for tours will be available at www.recreation.gov. Same day, first come, first served tickets are also available at both park visitor centers.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
Fall Hours
Cave tours will be available from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily through Sunday, November 1, 2026. Please call our Illinois Valley Visitor Center at 541-592-5125 if you have any questions. Closed in the winter.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve?
Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $20.00. Offered 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 Annual Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Annual Pass. Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $20.00. This 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 Annual Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Annual Pass. Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $20.00. Designed 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 Annual Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Annual Pass.
What are the best activities at Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve?
Popular activities at Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve include: Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Caving, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tours.
What is the weather like at Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve?
For current weather conditions visit https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=42.07376224008719&lon=-123.3984375&site=mfr&smap=1&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=text#.YCGJRWhKjIV
How do I get to Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve?
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.
Entrance Fees
Offered 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 Annual Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Annual Pass.
This 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 Annual Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Annual Pass.
Designed 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 Annual Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Annual Pass.
Weather
For current weather conditions visit https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=42.07376224008719&lon=-123.3984375&site=mfr&smap=1&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=text#.YCGJRWhKjIV
Directions
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.
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