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
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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.
