Fees & Passes

 

Entrance to the park is free, but there is a fee for a cave tour. Cave access is by tour only.

Discovery Cave Tours

10.00 Adults, ages 16 and over
$7.00 Youth, ages 15 and under. Children must be 42 in. (107 cm) tall or taller to take the tour
$5.00 Interagency Senior Pass Cardholders ages 62 and over**
$5.00 Interagency Access Pass Cardholders ages 16 and over**

Early spring Discovery Tours will be offered five days per week, Thursday through Monday, 10:00 to 4:00. Reservations are available for the 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 tours up to the night before the tour. For reservations, go to: www.Recreation.gov.

Same-day tickets are available, but sometimes sell out. We strongly advise stopping first at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center in Cave Junction to inquire about ticket availability. It is a 60-minute drive and walk to get to the cave, find out about tickets first.

Cave tours will be offered seven days per week beginning Memorial Day Weekend through at least Labor Day. Fall hours to be determined. The last day of the season will be November 3rd, 2024.

Moderatly strenuous.

Children must be over 42" tall.

Learn more: Discovery Cave Tour.

Large Groups: Discovery Cave tours are limited to 12 people. For large groups, help us help you - please call ahead. We cannot reserve space for you, but we can try to schedule extra guides for the time of your visit for multiple back-to-back tours. 541-592-2100 x2262.

 

Candlelight Cave Tour

$10.00 Adults, ages 16 and over
$7.00 Youth, ages 10 to 15.
$5.00 Interagency Senior Pass Cardholders ages 62 and over**
$5.00 Interagency Access Pass Cardholders ages 16 and over**

Offered during summer months, 2024 to be determinned.
60-minutes. Moderately Strenuous.
Children must be 10-years or older.
Learn more: Candlelight Cave Tour
Reservations Recommended: Recreation.gov

 

Kids and Families Tour

$10.00 Adults, ages 16 and over
$7.00 Youth, ages 15 and under. Children must be 42 in. (107 cm) tall or taller to take the tour
$5.00 Interagency Senior Pass Cardholders ages 62 and over**
$5.00 Interagency Access Pass Cardholders ages 16 and over**

Offered mid-June thru Labor Day weekend, times to be determined.
90-minutes. Moderately Strenuous.
Parties must have at least one child present.
Children must be over 42" tall.
Learn more: Kids and Families Tour
Reservations Required: Recreation.gov

 

Off-trail Caving Tour

$45.00, Ages 15 years and over

3-hours. Strenuous.
More information: Off-trail Caving Tour
Reservations Required: Recreation.gov

 

Education Groups: Groups from an accredited school visiting for educational purposes may qualify for a fee waiver. See our Education website, or contact our education coordinator for more information: [phone] x2261 or [e-mail]

* The Interagency Annual Pass and the Interagency Annual Pass for Active Duty US Military are for park entrance fees only and do not apply for tour fees. (There is no entrance fee to enter the park.)

**The Interagency Access and Senior Passes give the cardholder (only) half-off (50%) on all applicable tours. Passes and cardholder's ID are required at check in, including reservation tours. Please do not leave passes in your vehicle.

To learn more or purchase an Interagency pass please visit the America the Beautiful Passes page.