Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $20 · timed entry reservation - location
- Phone
- 5415925125
- Address
- 21000 Caves Hwy, Cave Junction, OR 97523
About Oregon Caves
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!
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.
| Monday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
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.
| Monday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- 7-day operation, May 7 to Oct 1, 2026: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
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.
| Monday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
Entrance fees
| Timed Entry Reservation - Location | $20 | 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 Access Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Access Pass. |
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| Timed Entry Reservation - Location | $20 | 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 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 | 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 Access Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Access Pass. |
An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
Getting there
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.
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
Things to do
Backcountry Hiking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Caving, Citizen Science, Dining, Food, Freshwater Swimming, Front-Country Hiking, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Hiking, Hunting, Hunting and Gathering, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Picnicking, RV Camping, Shopping, Swimming, Volunteer Vacation, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Oregon Caves ↗