Is Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve open today?

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Information

Major road construction on Hwy 199

Travelers using Highway 199 between Crescent City and Cave Junction should expect multiple traffic delays beginning as early as May due to ongoing Caltrans construction. For the most current delay and closure information—including upcoming four‑hour full closures—please check the Caltrans District 1 Road Information Bulletin for updates and follow their social media channels.

Last updated by NPS: May 24, 2026 · NPS alert source

Weather alerts (National Weather Service)

No active NWS watches, warnings or advisories for the forecast zone and county at the park's central point.

About this site

Deep within the Siskiyou Mountains are dark, twisting passages that await your discovery. Eons of acidic water seeping into marble rock created and decorated the wondrous “Marble Halls of Oregon.” Join a tour, get a taste of what caving is all about, and explore a mountain from the inside and out!

Type: National Monument & Preserve
State: Oregon
Address: 21000 Caves Hwy, Cave Junction, OR 97523

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Hours

Spring hours

Cave tours are available Thursdays through Mondays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Reservations are available on recreation.gov for advanced tickets sales. Same day ticket sales will also be available at both visitor centers, but plan to arrive early to secure your spot. Please call our Illinois Valley Visitor Center at 541-592-5125 if you have any questions.

Monday	9:30AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	9:30AM - 5:00PM
Friday	9:30AM - 5:00PM
Saturday	9:30AM - 5:00PM
Sunday	9:30AM - 5:00PM

Summer Hours

Cave tours are available daily in the summer through the fall of 2026. Guided tours are offered 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Reservations for tours will be available at www.recreation.gov. Same day, first come, first served tickets are also available at both park visitor centers.

Monday	9:30AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday	9:30AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday	9:30AM - 5:00PM
Thursday	9:30AM - 5:00PM
Friday	9:30AM - 5:00PM
Saturday	9:30AM - 5:00PM
Sunday	9:30AM - 5:00PM

Entrance fees

No entrance fee.

Timed Entry Reservation - Location	$20.00
Timed Entry Reservation - Location	$20.00
Timed Entry Reservation - Location	$20.00

The National Park Service does not collect an entrance fee at this park, but the cave itself is only accessible by guided tour. The America the Beautiful Annual and Military Passes do not apply to tour fees. The America the Beautiful ACCESS and SENIOR Passes provide a 50% discount on all applicable tours, but the discount applies only to the cardholder. Passes and valid photo identification must be presented at check-in, including for reserved tours.

Reservations and entry

Timed tickets are required for cave tours The National Park Service does not collect an entrance fee at this park, but the cave itself is only accessible by guided tour. Reservations are recommended but not required. During summer months long wait times and sell outs may occur. Daily tours are scheduled to resume on Saturday, March 21, 2026 (subject to change).