Operating Hours & Seasons

Cave tours are available late March through early November. Surface areas are open year around. Tour schedules subject to change due to unforeseen events.

Reservations are available up to one day in advance at Recreation.gov. Daily tickets are available at the Oregon Caves Visitor Center at the park. Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, same day tickets are available In Cave Junction at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center.

We recommend checking on current tour waits and times available by stopping first at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center in Cave Junction. During summer months, purchasing your same day tickets first at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center will save you time.

 

Oregon Caves Visitor Center

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2019 Oregon Caves Visitor Center / Cave Tour Ticketing Hours:

March 23, 2019 to May 1, 2019
Thursday thru Monday (No tours Tues/Wed), 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
May 2, 2019 to May 24, 2019
Daily: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
May 25, 2019 to September 2, 2019
Daily: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
September 3, 2019 – November 3, 2019
Daily: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
No Cave Tours from November 4, 2019 to early spring 2020