Operating Hours & Seasons

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Advance cave tour reservations are available on recreation.gov. All cave access is by guided tour only.

The Visitor Center, Park Store, surface trails, and picnic areas are currently open Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Please be advised that the main entrance gate is closed promptly at 4:30 p.m.; visitors and hikers should plan their day accordingly.

The Jewel Cave Historic Area is closed for the season. Visitors can still hike there using the Canyons Trail.

VISITOR CENTER HOURS AND TOUR TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE due to staff availability, inclement weather, emergency situations, construction projects, and/or special events. In the event of inclement weather during the off-season, visitors are advised to contact the visitor center at [phone] for updated information.

 

Cave Tour Times

For more information about ticket prices, please visit Fees & Passes.
Contact the Visitor Center at [phone] for more information. Please be advised that all tours are weather dependent and may be delayed or cancelled due to inclement weather. Visit Guided Tours for tips on preparing for a visit to Jewel Cave.

   January to Mid-May

Visitor Center	Open Wednesday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until May 21, 2022.
Scenic Tour	10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. April 30th, May 7th and May 14th there will be additional Scenic Tours at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Advance reservations are currently available on recreation.gov
Discovery Tour	1:15 p.m. April 23rd, April 30th, May 7th, 14th, and 21st there will be an additional Discovery Tour at 9:15 a.m. Advance reservations are currently available on recreation.gov.

   Mid-May to Early September

Visitor Center	Open Daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. starting Sunday, May 22nd.
Scenic Tour	May 28th-September 5th: 8:20 a.m., 8:40** a.m., 9:20** a.m., 9:40 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:20** a.m., 10:40 a.m., 11:00** a.m., 11:40 a.m., 12:20** p.m., 12:40 p.m., 1:40 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:20** p.m., 2:40 p.m., 3:20** p.m., 3:40 p.m. **=walk-up tours that are only available as staffing allows on the day of.
Discovery Tour	May 28th-September 5th: 8:55 a.m., 11:15 a.m.**, 11:55 a.m., 1:15 p.m.**, 2:55 p.m.**, 3:55 p.m. **=walk-up tours that are only available as staffing allows on the day of.
Historic Lantern Tour	June 6th-September 5th: 9:45 a.m., 11:15** a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:15** p.m., 3:30 p.m.  September 9th & 10th: 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. **=walk-up tours that are only available as staffing allows on the day of.  Note that August 16th, 23rd and 30th, and September 6th-8th Historic Lantern Tours will not be offered. The final day for this tour is Saturday, September 10th.
Wild Caving Tour	Offered only on weekends with the final Wild Caving Tour for the season being on Saturday, September 10th. All reservations are on recreation.gov. 12:00 p.m.

   September 6th to September 24th

Visitor Center	Open daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Scenic Tour	9:20 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:20 a.m.**, 12:40 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. **=only available when staffing allows All other tour times listed are available on recreation.gov for advance reservations.
Discovery Tour	9:35 a.m., 11:35 a.m., 1:35 p.m. and 3:35 p.m. All Discovery Tours are available on recreation.gov for advance reservations.

   September 27th to October 29th

Visitor Center	Open Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Scenic Tour	9:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m.*, 12:00 p.m.**, 2:45 p.m. *=walk-up tour only available if staffing allows **=available on select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Discovery Tour	9:45 a.m.**, 1:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m.** **=available on select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays

   November 2nd to April 8th

Visitor Center	Open Wednesdays-Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Scenic Tour	Tour times will become available on October 5, 2022
Discovery Tour	Tour times will become available on October 5, 2022