Plan Your Cave Adventure
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Daily Tours: Available every day through October 20, 2025.
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Late Season Schedule: From October 21 – November 2, 2025, tours run Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
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Season Close: The final day to experience a cave tour this year is Sunday, November 2.
Don’t miss your chance to explore before the season ends!
Important Information:
- Card Payments Only – All cave tour and campground fees must be paid with a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
- All Members of the Party Must be Present at the time of check in to receive important cave safety information and information to help us protect bats.
- The cave is only accessible with a guide. Surface areas are free to visit.
Cave Tours
Tour Availability
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Daily Tours: Available every day through October 20, 2025.
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Late Season Schedule: From October 21 – November 2, 2025, tours run Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
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Season Close: The final day to experience a cave tour this year is Sunday, November 2.
Tour Times
- First tour: 10:00 AM
- Last tour: 4:00 PM
Cave Tour Tickets
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Reserve in advance at Recreation.gov to guarantee your spot.
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Same-day, first-come, first-served tickets are available at park visitor centers, but they sometimes sell out during summer months.
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To avoid long waits or disappointment, we strongly recommend purchasing tickets at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center in Cave Junction before making the long drive to the park.
Visitor Centers
Illinois Valley Visitor Center
- Fall operations: open seven days a week, 8:30 - 4:00.
- Phone: 541-592-5125
- Location: 201 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, Oregon
Oregon Caves Visitor Center
- Fall: open seven days a week, 9:30 - 5:00.
- Location: 21000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, Oregon
To speak with a park representative: Call 541-592-5125.
Children and Height Restrictions
For safety reasons, children must be at least 42 inches (107 cm) tall to participate in a cave tour. Infant carriers and strollers are not permitted. Childcare services are not available at the park.
Food Availability
No food services are available at the park except for snacks. Visitors are encouraged to bring food or plan to eat in town first.
Protecting Bats from White-Nose Syndrome
White-nose Syndrome is a deadly fungal disease affecting bat populations. To help prevent its spread, visitors must not bring any clothing, shoes, or equipment that have been used in other caves, mines, or bat habitats, even if they have been washed.
