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Oregon Caves National Monument
Directions

Follow Hwy 199 to Cave Junction. Turn south on Hwy 46 (a gas station is on the corner), and follow this road for 20 miles to the monument.

The last 10 miles are narrow, steep and winding. Please drive no faster than 10 miles per hour while on the monument.  Travel trailers and large RVs are not recommended beyond Grayback campground (mile post 12) due to the winding road to the monument.

 

 
The last 10 miles up to Oregon Caves are narrow and winding.
The last 10 miles are narrow and winding.

Travel Time

The last 10 miles up to Oregon Caves are narrow and winding. It is extremely important that you stay in your own lane. There are many blind corners. Watch for traffic crossing into your lane and watch out for wildlife.

Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get to the monument without feeling rushed to catch the last tour of the day. It could take you up to 30 minutes to reach the monument from Greyback Campground which is located at mile post 12, seven miles from Oregon Caves.

Winter Warnings

If you are traveling to Oregon Caves during November through March, please contact the monument on snow conditions, and be aware that tours are seasonal.

The rock wall and water fall taken in this 1930s photo are the same you see today when you visit the Oregon Caves chateau.  

Did You Know?
Most of the rock work seen around the historic district of Oregon Caves was made by Civilian Conservation Corps crews.
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Last Updated: March 28, 2008 at 14:46 EST