Operating Hours & Seasons

Entrance to the park is free, but there is a fee for a cave tour. Cave access is by tour only.

Tours:

Cave tours are closed for the winter. Due a heavy snow load, opening day is postponed. Weather and snow permitting, the 2024 tour season will begin March 30th.
Early spring tours will be offered five days per week, Thursday through Monday. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. A limited amount of tours will be available through April 20th. First come, first served, 10:00AM to 4:00PM.
To make sure a tour is available, we strongly advise stopping first at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center in Cave Junction. It is a 45-minute drive one-way to get to the cave.
Cave tours will be offered seven days per week beginning Memorial Day Weekend through at least Labor Day. Fall hours to be determined. The last day of the season will be November 3rd, 2024

Visitor Centers:

The Illinois Valley Visitor Center is open seven days per week beginning March 11, 2024. 541-592-5125.
The Oregon Caves Visitor Center is closed for the winter. Cave tours are closed for the winter. Weather and snow level permitting, he Oregon Caves Visitor Center will open five days per week on March 23, 2024, Thursday through Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Seven days per week operations will begin Memorial Day Weekend. All surface trails are open. Be prepared for winter conditions.To speak with a park representative contact the Illinois Valley Visitor Center at: 541-592-5125.

Children and Height Restrictions

For safety, children must be at least 42" (107cm) tall to take a tour. Infant carry packs and strollers are not permitted. Childcare is not available.

No Food at Park

The Oregon Caves Chateau is closed. No food except snacks are available at the park. Pack a lunch or plan on eating in town before coming to the park.

Important Bat Information

Help save our bats. North America’s bats are under attack from White-nose Syndrome, a deadly bat disease. To prevent the spread, please do not bring clothes, (even washed clothes), shoes, or equipment used in any other cave, mine, or any other bat habitat.