Operating Hours & Seasons

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Jewel Cave National Monument has resumed cave tours. Advance cave tour reservations are available on recreation.gov. All cave access is by guided tour only.

In the off season, the Visitor Center, Park Store, surface trails, and picnic areas are open Wednesday through Saturday from 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. Beginning on May 22, 2022 the park will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week.

Jewel Cave Historic Area is closed for the winter season through spring 2022. Visitors may continue to park at the Visitor Center and hike the Canyons Trail to the Historic Area when the monument is open.

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 Mid-September

Visitor Center	Open Daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. starting Sunday, May 22nd.
Scenic Tour	May 22nd-27th: 9:20 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:40 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:40 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. May 28th-August 13th: 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 22nd-27th:  9:35 a.m., 11:35 a.m., 1:35 p.m., 3:35 p.m. May 28th-August 13th: 8:55** a.m., 11:55 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:55 p.m.** **=walk-up tours that are only available as staffing allows on the day of.
Historic Lantern Tour	Begin Monday, June 6th. Will be offered daily through early September.  9:45 a.m., 11:15** a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:15** p.m., 3:30 p.m.  **=walk-up tours that are only available as staffing allows on the day of.
Wild Caving Tour	Begin Saturday, May 28th. Will be offered on weekends through mid-August. 12:00 p.m.

   Mid-September through October 9

Visitor Center	Open Wednesday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Scenic Tour	Currently unavailable.
Discovery Tour	9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m.

   October 10 to December

Visitor Center	Open Wednesday through Saturday 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Scenic Tour	Currently Unavailable
Discovery Tour	Currently Unavailable