Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve
National Monument & Preserve · OR
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Information · 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.
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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!
- NPS site
- nps.gov/orca
- Location
- Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve (42.103, -123.402)
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Passport stamp locations
- Illinois Valley Visitor Center
- Oregon Caves Visitor Center
Hours
Spring hourstoday: 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Sat Oct 39:30AM - 5:00PM
- Sun Oct 49:30AM - 5:00PM
- Mon Oct 59:30AM - 5:00PM
- Tue Oct 6Closed
- Wed Oct 7Closed
- Thu Oct 89:30AM - 5:00PM
- Fri Oct 99:30AM - 5:00PM
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.
Summer Hourstoday: 9:30AM - 5:00PM
Visitor centers
2
- Illinois Valley Visitor Centertoday: 8:30AM - 4:00PMDirections
- Oregon Caves Visitor Centertoday: 9:30AM - 5:00PMDirections
Entrance fees
3
- 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 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 — $20.00
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 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 — $20.00
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 Access Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Access Pass.