Operating Hours & Seasons

Oregon Caves is open for the 2026 season!

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Visitor Centers

Illinois Valley Visitor Center

• 2026 season operations: open daily from 8:30am - 4:00pm.
• Location: 201 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, Oregon
• Phone: [phone]

Oregon Caves Visitor Center

• 2026 season operations: open daily 9:30am - 5:00pm.
• Location: 21000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, Oregon

To speak with a park representative: Call 541-592-5125.

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Plan Your Cave Adventure

Tour Availability:

• Cave tours are available from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily from May through September. Then 5-days a week in October (closed Tuesday/Wednesday).

Cave Tour Tickets:

• Reserve in advance at Recreation.gov to guarantee your spot.

• Same-day, first-come, first-served tickets are available at park visitor centers, but they sometimes sell out during spring break and peak summer months.

• To avoid long waits or disappointment, we strongly recommend purchasing tickets at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center in Cave Junction before making the long drive to the park.

Important Information:

• Card Payments Only – All cave tour and campground fees must be paid with a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
• All Members of the Party Must be Present at the time of check in to receive important cave safety information and information to help us protect bats.
• The cave is only accessible with a guide. Surface areas are free to visit.

Children and Height Restrictions:

• For safety reasons, children must be at least 42 inches (107 cm) tall to participate in a cave tour.
• All individuals participating in a cave tour must be able to navigate the cave unassisted. Holding hands, lifting, or carrying a member of your party is unsafe for the cave and other visitors, and may be grounds for removal from your tour.
• Infant carriers and strollers are not permitted.
• Childcare services are not available at the park.

Protecting Bats from White-Nose Syndrome:

• White-nose Syndrome is a deadly fungal disease affecting bat populations. To help prevent its spread, visitors must not bring any clothing, shoes, or equipment that have been used in other caves, mines, or bat habitats, even if they have been washed.

Food Availability:

• No food services are available at the park except for snacks. Visitors are encouraged to bring food or plan to eat in town first.