Oregon Caves National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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Celebrate 100 years with Oregon Caves!

July 12, 2009 marks the centennial of Oregon Caves National Monument. Join in on the celebrations! Special programs offered throughout the day include Joan Momsen telling stories about her reign as Oregon Caves’ Queen, Ranger Tom Siewert portraying Elijah Davidson, the first known explorer of the caves, and meeting community organizations at educational tables.

Oregon Caves Centennial Celebration 1909-2009

Cave tours are seasonal and are offered late March through the end of November.

Tours are considered moderately strenuous. For their safety, children must be 42 inches tall to go on the cave tour. For more information, please visit Accessibility.
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A view of the sunset on the Cliff Nature Trail.

Hiking Trails

We have several hiking trails that weave in and out of the old-growth forest on the monument. You can see vast views, waterfalls, and widest girthed Douglas fir tree known to exist in Oregon.

		Resource Management Find out how we are protecting and preserving your cave. Learn more about Resource Management at Oregon Caves.

Write to

19000 Caves Hwy
Cave Junction, OR 97523

E-mail Us

Phone

Oregon Caves Visitor Center
(541) 592-2100 ext. 262

Illinois Valley Visitor Center
(541) 592-4076

Fax

(541) 592-3981

Climate

The Monument is located at an elevation of 4,000 feet (1,220 meters) on the wooded slopes of the Siskiyou Mountains, part of the coastal mountain range of Oregon and California. When you visit, expect comfortable summer temperatures, snowy winters, and rain during spring and fall.