Operating Hours & Seasons

Phased Reopening – Some locations closed due to COVID-19.

Due to an elevator construction project, Jewel Cave National Monument is not providing access to the cave at this time. The monument will be rehabilitating the elevators during the off-season and into the spring and early summer months of 2021.

During the off-season, the visitor center, Park Store, surface trails, and picnic areas are open Thursdays through Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT and closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Please be advised that the main entrance gate is closed promptly at 4:30 p.m.; visitors and hikers should plan their day accordingly.

 

An upright banner provides directional assistance and guidance for guests entering the visitor center during COVID-19.

NPS Photo / Bradley Block

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.

Winter Schedule – No Cave Tours
Due to an elevator construction project, cave access is not available during the off-season and into the spring and early summer months of 2021.




• Monument Hours (Visitor Center, Park Store, Trails and Picnic Areas) - Open Thursdays through Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT
• Jewel Cave Historic Area - Closed for the off-season. Will re-open in the late spring of 2021.