Operating Hours & Seasons

Opening Times & Seasonal Access

Cave tours are suspended at this time.

We do not have a current opening date but hope to resume by mid spring. Please continue to check this website for updates. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Important Payment & Access Information:

• Card Payments Only – All cave tour and campground fees must be paid with a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
• The cave is only accessible with a guide. While surface areas are free to visit, access to the caves is only available with a guide.

Cave Tours

Tour Availability

Cave tours are suspended at this time. We do not have a current opening date but hope to resume by mid spring. Please continue to check this website for updates. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Tour Times

• First tour: 10:00 AM
• Last tour: 4:00 PM

Tickets can be reserved in advance at Recreation.gov. Tickets can also be purchased at a park visitor center for same-day, first-come, first-served tickets.

It is strongly recommended to stop at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center in Cave Junction to check ticket availability before making the 45-minute drive and walk to the tour meeting place at the Oregon Caves Visitor Center.

Visitor Centers

Illinois Valley Visitor Center

• Spring operations: open seven day a week, 8:30 - 4:00.
• Phone: [phone]

Oregon Caves Visitor Center

• Spring operations: end of April.
• Phone: [phone]

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

The Oregon Caves Chateau is closed, and no food services are available at the park except for limited snacks. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own food or plan to eat in town before arriving.

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.

For the latest updates, please check back or call 541-592-5125.