Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
National Monument · Oregon

Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve

Photo: Jrozwado · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Oregon Caves protects a marble cave system known as the Marble Halls of Oregon, shaped by water over hundreds of thousands of years. You see it on ranger-led tours, and above ground you can hike forest trails to one of the widest Douglas firs in Oregon. The last miles of road are narrow and winding, so trailers and large RVs are not advised.

Good to know

Tickets
There is no entrance fee, but cave tours cost a fee per person and require tickets. Check nps.gov for current rates. Reserve on Recreation.gov; cash is not accepted.
Time needed
Half a day for a cave tour and a short hike.
Best time
Late spring to early fall, when the most tours run. Tours usually run from late March to early November.
Getting there
Cave Junction is about 30 minutes away. Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport is about 1.5 hours away by car.

Where to stay nearby

Gateway towns with hotels and food, close to the park entrances:
Cave Junction, Oregon
Advertisement
Ad space · 728 × 90

Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve questions

Do you need reservations for Oregon Caves?

Reservations are recommended, especially in summer, and are made on Recreation.gov. Walk-up tickets are sold if space remains.

How hard is the Oregon Caves tour?

The main Discovery tour covers about half a mile with over 500 stairs and low ceilings. It is moderately strenuous.

Is Oregon Caves open in winter?

Cave tours usually pause from November to March. Check nps.gov before you go for this season's dates.

Nearby national monuments