• Photo of the vast drapery formations inside Oregon Caves National Monument.

    Oregon Caves

    National Monument Oregon

Winter Weather

Winter weather occurs throughout fall, winter, and spring at Oregon Caves!

Winter weather occurs throughout fall, winter, and spring at Oregon Caves!

Derek Marohn, NPS

Winter Weather Driving Advisory

If you are traveling to Oregon Caves during October through April, be aware of the snow hazards predicted. Visit NOAA for more information, and call or e-mail Oregon Caves regarding snow conditions. If you do drive up to the Monument, it is recommended that you carry chains or have traction tires. Be aware that tours are seasonal and are not offered from late fall to mid-spring. However, Oregon Caves National Monument is always open to visitors. Occasionally in winter, snow can temporarily close park roads until they are plowed.

Did You Know?

From the vista on the Cliff Nature trail you can see the nation's largest serpentine rock outcrops in the distance.

The mountains surrounding Oregon Caves are composed of ocean crust including rocks uplifted directly from the mantle. These mantle rocks make up one of the largest serpentine rock outcrops in the nation.