Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
Deep within the Siskiyou Mountains are dark, twisting passages that await your discovery.
Photo: NPS / NPS
About Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
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!
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Driving times from Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
$20.00Offered Thursday through Monday, 10 AM to 4 PM. Duration: 90 minutes. Difficulty: Moderately strenuous. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for youth (15 and under, must be at least 42 inches tall), $10 for America the Beautiful Senior Pass holders (ages 62 and over; discount applies to the cardholder only) and America the Beautiful Access Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Access Pass.
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
$20.00This 60-minute guided tour offers a unique experience, illuminating the cave’s features by candlelight. The tour is moderately strenuous, and participants must be 10 years or older to join. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for youth (ages 10 to 15), $10 for America the Beautiful Senior Pass holders (ages 62 and over; discount applies to the cardholder only) and America the Beautiful Access Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Access Pass.
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
$20.00Designed for families with children. Duration: 90 minutes. Difficulty: moderately strenuous. At least one child must be in the group, and all children must be over 42 inches tall. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for youth (ages 15 and under), $10 for America the Beautiful Senior Pass holders (ages 62 and over; discount applies to the cardholder only) and America the Beautiful Access Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Access Pass.
Hours
Spring hours
- Mon
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- Closed
- Thu
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
Summer Hours
- Mon
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
Fall Hours
- Mon
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve?
- Entrance to Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve starts at $20. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve?
- Popular activities include Backcountry Hiking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Caving.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Redwood National and State Parks (2 h 19 min), Crater Lake National Park (3 h 23 min), Tule Lake National Monument (3 h 37 min), Lava Beds National Monument (4 h 7 min), Lassen Volcanic National Park (5 h 7 min), Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (5 h 10 min).