Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve NPS
About this site

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 · National Park Service

Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve

PASSLANDS ✦ VERIFIED PASS ACCEPTED CONFIRMED

Yes — your pass gets you in.

Your pass covers the $20 park entrance fee.

  • Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $20Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $20Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $20
  • HoursCave 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 ava
  • Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
  • Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
Where it is
42.1032, -123.4019
Get directions

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.

Camp at Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve This site has campsites you can reserve online. Check availability and book directly on Recreation.gov.
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Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve?

Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.

Yes Can you camp at Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve?

Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.

Depends Can you have a campfire?

Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.

Yes Are there hiking trails?

Yes — trails here include 110 Exit Trail, Big Tree Trail, Cave Creek Trail, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.

Depends Can you bring a dog?

Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.

No Are drones allowed?

No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.

Depends What are the 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 ava

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