Operating Hours & Seasons

Only credit or debit cards are accepted for all cave tour and campground fees.

Entrance to Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is free, but cave access is only available with a guide.

Cave Tours

• Tour Availability:
  Cave tour days of operation and opening day for 2025 are still to be determinned.

• Tour Times:
  The first tour departs at 10:00 AM. The last tour leaves at 4:00 PM.
  Some tours can be reserved in advance at Recreation.gov. First come, first served tickets are usually available at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center.

• It is strongly recommended that you stop at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center in Cave Junction to inquire about ticket availability before making the 45-minute drive and walk to the cave.

Visitor Centers

• Illinois Valley Visitor Center
  Open intermittedly through the winter.
  Phone: [phone]

• Oregon Caves Visitor Center
  Closed for the winter. Opening day to be determined.
  Phone: [phone]

To speak with a park representative, please call 541-592-5125.

Children and Height Restrictions

For your and their safety, children must be at least 42 inches (107 cm) tall to participate in a cave tour. Infant carry packs and strollers are not permitted, and childcare services are not available.

Food Availability

The Oregon Caves Chateau is closed. No food services are available at the park, except for snacks. We recommend packing a lunch or planning to eat in town before your visit.

Important Bat Information

Help protect North America's bats! White-nose Syndrome, a deadly disease affecting bats, is a serious concern. To prevent its spread, please avoid bringing any clothes (even washed clothes), shoes, or equipment that have been used in any other cave, mine, or bat habitat.