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National Monument & Preserve · Oregon

Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve

National Monument & Preserve in Oregon. No entrance fee.

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TypeNational Monument & Preserve
StateOregon
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
Campgrounds1
Nearest national parkRedwood (63 mi)
Closest airportMFR (33 mi)
Miller's Chapel at Oregon Caves
Miller's Chapel at Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve Photo: NPS

Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve is a national monument & preserve run by the National Park Service in Oregon.

In the park service’s words

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!

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee. The National Park Service does not collect an entrance fee at this park, but the cave itself is only accessible by guided tour. Reservations are recommended but not required. During summer months long wait times and sell outs may occur. Daily tours are scheduled to resume on Saturday, March 21, 2026 (subject to change).

Hours: Mon 9:30AM - 5:00PM; Tue Closed; Wed Closed; Thu 9:30AM - 5:00PM; Fri 9:30AM - 5:00PM; Sat 9:30AM - 5:00PM; Sun 9:30AM - 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.

Camping

Campground Sites Booking From RVs Amenities
Cave Creek Campground 17 Both $20 Yes, up to 20 ft water

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.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) Medford, OR No road route 33 Regional
Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC) Crescent City, CA No road route 48 Regional
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) Arcata/Eureka, CA No road route 86 Regional
Portland International Airport (PDX) Portland, OR No road route 244 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • [Illinois Valley Visitor Center](): Daily, 8:30AM - 4:00PM. 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 current tour conditions and to buy tour tickets before you drive 45-minutes up to the park.
  • Oregon Caves Visitor Center: Daily, 9:30AM - 5:00PM. 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.

Weather

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

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Redwood, about 63 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve?

No entrance fee.

Where is Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve?

In Oregon. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, about 33 miles away.

Can you camp at Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve?

Yes, at 1 campground the park service lists.

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