Operating Hours & Seasons

Opening Times & Seasonal Access

Important Payment & Access Information

• Card Payments Only – All cave tour and campground fees must be paid with a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
• Guided Tours Required – While entry to Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is free, access to the caves is only available through a guided tour.

Cave Tours

Tour Availability

The opening day and operating schedule for 2025 are still to be determined.

Tour Times

• First tour: 10:00 AM
• Last tour: 4:00 PM

Some tours can be reserved in advance at Recreation.gov. Same-day, first-come, first-served tickets are usually available at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center.

It is strongly recommended to stop at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center in Cave Junction to check ticket availability before making the 45-minute drive to the caves.

Visitor Centers

Illinois Valley Visitor Center

• Winter operations: Open intermittently
• Phone: [phone]

Oregon Caves Visitor Center

• Currently closed for winter. Opening day to be determined.
• Phone: [phone]

To speak with a park representative: Call 541-592-5125.

Children and Height Restrictions

For safety reasons, children must be at least 42 inches (107 cm) tall to participate in a cave tour. Infant carriers and strollers are not permitted. Childcare services are not available at the park.

Food Availability

The Oregon Caves Chateau is closed, and no food services are available at the park except for limited snacks. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own food or plan to eat in town before arriving.

Protecting Bats from White-Nose Syndrome

White-nose Syndrome is a deadly fungal disease affecting bat populations. To help prevent its spread, visitors must not bring any clothing, shoes, or equipment that have been used in other caves, mines, or bat habitats, even if they have been washed.

For the latest updates, please check back or call 541-592-5125.