Nestled under an old-growth forest alongside Cave Creek, Cave Creek Campground is located 15 miles up Highway 46 from Cave Junction and just four miles from the Oregon Caves entrance. It provides a rustic camping experience with fire rings, water, and vault toilets. Please note that the spaces are too small for large RVs or trailers, and there are no pull-through sites available.
Campground Features:
17 campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis
Maximum vehicle length: 20 feet
Open Memorial Day Weekend through the first fall rains
Camping Fees:
$20 per night
$10 per night for Senior Pass or Access Pass holders
Basic Campground Guidelines:
Camping is permitted for 14 days at a time, with a maximum of 30 days allowed within a year.
Campsites can accommodate up to eight people and two vehicles where space is available.
A maximum of two tents per site is allowed.
Sites must not be left unattended for more than 24 hours.
Check-out time is 12:00 noon; re-register by 11:30 a.m. if staying another night.
Important Information:
Food Storage: All food, garbage, and related items must be secured in vehicles or bear-proof containers when not in use. Avoid leaving food out or burning waste in fire rings.
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.. Generator use is not allowed during these hours.
Pets: Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and are not allowed on trails. Owners must clean up after their pets.
Fires & Firewood: Only dead wood on the ground may be collected for campfires, which must be kept in fire grates and attended at all times. Fireworks are prohibited.
Sanitation & Water: Campground faucets cannot be used for washing dishes, cleaning fish, or bathing.
Note: Contact the park for updated availability after Labor Day or check online for current conditions.
Camping Outside the Park
Public Campgrounds and RV Parks
Grayback Campground (US Forest Service) is located on Highway 46 between mile marker 11 and 12, eight- miles from the cave entrance. Grayback offers running water and vault toilets. Maximum vehicle length: 26 feet. The campground is open late May through early fall. The campsites are offered on a first come, first served basis. Call the US Forest Service Ranger Station at 541-592-4000 for current conditions.
Chinquapin Group Campground (US Forest Service), located near Grayback Campground, is available by reservation. For more information click here.
Lake Selmac Park (Josephine County Parks), Selma. 500 Reeves Creek. Rd. Selma, OR 97538 (800) 452-5687. www.co.josephine.or.us. The park is located about 25 miles from Oregon Caves and has 91 sites, 39 with full hook ups, RV dump station, restrooms, showers, picnic shelters, ball fields, playground, and boat ramps. Assistant Ranger and seasonal hosts in park to answer questions.
Cave Junction, OR 97523Country Hills Resort/Campground, 7901 Caves Hwy, Cave Junction (541) 592-3406. www.countryhillsresort.com. Reservations are taken.
Lake Selmac Resort & Smoke on the Water Campground, 2700 Lake Shore Drive, Selma (541) 597-2277. www.lakeselmac.com. This resort offers camping, RV spaces, boat rentals, 18-hole mini-golf, fishing, swimming, horse trails and a general store. Reservations are taken.
Lone Mountain RV Resort & Campground, 169 Lone Mountain Rd. O'Brien (541) 596-2878. www.lonemountainrv.com. This RV resort has trails and wilderness areas. There is a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, gazebo and picnic area with barbeque. Amenities include a laundry area, gas station, and a grocery store within walking distance.
Ol' Jo RV Park, 156 Ollis Road, Cave Junction (541) 415 -8318 or (707) 268-0442. Reservations are taken. http://www.oljorvcampground.com/
Shady Acres Trailer & RV Park, 27550 Redwood Highway, Cave Junction (541) 592-3702. Reservations are taken. No Website.
Laughing Alpaca Camping & RV Park, 28288 Redwood Highway, Cave Junction (541) 592-2656. Reservations are taken. Located right along the West fork of the Illinois River. Fire pit and laundry on site. www.laughingalpacacampground.com.
