Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve

Usual hours

• Mon 9:30–17:00
• Tue–Wed closed
• Thu–Sun 9:30–17:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-21 to 2026-12-15; community-mapped.

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

At the park

• Camping activity
• Hunting activity
• Caves & caverns scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Hiking trails trail

Shows and experiences

• Ranger & guided programs

Events

• Light in the Night

Places to eat

• Oregon Caves National Monument
• Oregon Caves Visitor Center

Before you go

Lockers

1 locker location inside the park. Availability and fees can change — confirm on arrival.

Limits

Tripods and some camera bags are not permitted in the caves

Limits

Are pets permitted at the Monument?

Park alert: Major road construction on Hwy 199

Travelers using Highway 199 between Crescent City and Cave Junction should expect multiple traffic delays beginning as early as May due to ongoing Caltrans construction. For the most current delay and closure information—including upcoming four‑hour full closures—please check the Caltrans District 1 Road Information Bulletin for updates and follow their social media channels.

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 & when to go

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

Visitor center

Illinois Valley Visitor Center — Open daily (spring, summer, fall) with reduced winter hours and some winter holiday closures. Cave tour tickets available, information and trip planning, current cave tour information, bookstore. Cave tour waits can be long and sellouts sometimes occur. We recommend stopping here first to learn… — In Cave Junction, from Highway 199 coming from either direction, turn onto Highway 46 (Caves Highway). A Chevron gas station is located on the corner where you turn. The Illinois Valley Visitor Center is located 300 feet up the road on the right.

Visitor center

Illinois Valley Visitor Center

Visitor center

Illinois Valley Visitor Center

Visitor center

Illinois Valley Visitor Center

Visitor center

Illinois Valley Visitor Center

Visitor center

Oregon Caves Visitor Center

Visitor center

Oregon Caves Visitor Center

Visitor center

Oregon Caves Visitor Center

Visitor center

Oregon Caves Visitor Center

Visitor center

Oregon Caves Visitor Center — Visitor information, cave tour tickets, exhibits about Oregon Caves and the Siskiyou Mountains, hands-on exhibits for kids, Junior Ranger programs, park store, and trail juncture for Cliff Nature Trail and Big Tree Trail.

Facilities on the park map

2 bench, 1 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 2 first aid kit, 1 locker, 1 picnic area, 5 restroom, 10 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

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 ve · 17 campsites · Accessibility: Not ADA Accessible.