Visitor Centers

Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve visitor center.

NPS Photo/S Mars

Oregon Caves Visitor Center

Address:
21000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, OR 97523

The Oregon Caves Visitor Center is open from spring through fall during the cave-tour season. Be sure to check the Operating Hours and Seasons for specific dates. This visitor center provides a variety of services, including cave tour ticket sales, park information, exhibits about Oregon Caves and the Siskiyou Mountains, Junior Ranger programs, and a bookstore. It also serves as the trailhead for both the Cliff Nature Trail and the Big Tree Trail. The park store offers a range of materials for visitors eager to learn more.

Cave Tours

Long waits and sold-out tours are common during the busy summer months. While tour tickets can be purchased at the Oregon Caves Visitor Center, we highly recommend stopping first at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center in Cave Junction. There, you can check current conditions and purchase tickets before making the 45-minute drive to the park. Save time and avoid disappointment by ensuring ticket availability before heading to Oregon Caves.

 

Illinois Valley Visitor Center in Cave Junction.

NPS Photo/J Cleaver

Illinois Valley Visitor Center

Address:
201 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, OR 97523
Phone: [phone]

The Illinois Valley Visitor Center in Cave Junction is open seven days a week during the cave-tour season. This visitor center is the recommended first stop for those planning to visit Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, especially during the busy summer months when long waits and sold-out tours are common.

For same-day cave tour tickets, it’s best to stop at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center to check current conditions and secure your tickets before making the 45-minute drive to the park. Doing so ensures you won’t be disappointed by arriving to sold-out tours. The visitor center also features a park store with a variety of educational materials for curious visitors.