Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
Hours
Hours vary by day
Entrance Fee
From $20.00
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
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Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Main Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Cave Junction, OR
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Alerts(2)
Road work at Oregon Caves
A pavement resurfacing project is taking place in the parking lots and campground at Oregon Caves. Repaving will be occurring Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm. Please allow some extra time while traveling to and from Oregon Caves.
Major road construction on Hwy 199
NPS detailsTravelers 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.
Common questions
Planning Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 1 reservation type on the Permits tab, including Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve Tours. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
