Operating Hours & Seasons

Plan Your Cave Adventure

  • Cave tours are closed for the winter. Daily tours are scheduled to resume on Saturday, March 21, 2026 (subject to change).

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

  • Cave tours are closed for the winter. Opening day is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026 (subject to change).

Tour Times

  • Cave tours are closed for the winter.

Cave Tour Tickets

  • Reserve in advance at Recreation.gov to guarantee your spot. Reservations will be posted in late winter.

  • Same-day, first-come, first-served tickets are available at park visitor centers, but they sometimes sell out during summer months.

  • 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.

Last updated: November 17, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

19000 Caves Hwy
Cave Junction, OR 97523

Phone:

541 592-5125

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