Oregon Caves National Monument

Deep inside the Siskiyou mountains lies the "Marble Halls of Oregon." The caves formed when acidic rainwater dissolved the surrounding marble, creating one of the few marble caves in the world. The Monument’s ancient forests contain endemic Port Orford Cedar and the largest Douglas Fir Trees in Oregon.

Please note: Cave tours will be closed April 20-22 & 27-29.

Explore the marble halls of Oregon Caves

Cave tours are seasonal and are offered late March through the end of November.

Tours are considered moderately strenuous. For their safety, children must be 42 inches tall to go on the cave tour. For more information, please visit Accessibility.

A view of the sunset on the Cliff Nature Trail.

Hiking Trails

We have several hiking trails that weave in and out of the ancient forest on the Monument. You can see vast views, waterfalls, and largest Douglas fir tree known to exist in Oregon. You also might see some of the native wildlife found in the forest such deer, bats, cougars, black bears, and the allusive relic species of mountain beavers, Aplodontia rufa.

		Resource Management Find out how we are protecting and preserving your cave. Learn more about Resource Management at Oregon Caves.

Write to

19000 Caves Hwy
Cave Junction, OR 97523

Phone

Oregon Caves Visitor Center
(541) 592-2100 ext. 2262

Illinois Valley Visitor Center
(541) 592-4076

Fax

(541) 592-3981

Climate

The Monument is located at an elevation of 4,000 feet (1,220 meters) nestled in the wooded slopes of the Siskiyou Mountains, part of the coastal mountain range of Oregon and California. When you visit, expect comfortable summer temperatures, snowy winters, and rain during spring and fall.

Communities Surrounding Oregon Caves National Monument

Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Cave Junction, OR (42 min. ) Pop. 1,363 Kerby, OR (45 min. ) Selma, OR (52 min. ) Williams, OR (54 min. ) Wilderville, OR (1 hr. 7 min. ) Murphy, OR (1 hr. 14 min. ) Grants Pass, OR (1 hr. 18 min. ) Pop. 23,003 Rogue River, OR (1 hr. 25 min. ) Pop. 1,847 Merlin, OR (1 hr. 29 min. )	Gold Hill, OR (1 hr. 31 min. ) Pop. 1,073 Jacksonville, OR (1 hr. 33 min. ) Pop. 2,235 Medford, OR (1 hr. 40 min. ) Pop. 63,154 Happy Camp, CA (1 hr. 44 min. ) Phoenix, OR (1 hr. 46 min. ) Pop. 4,060 Talent, OR (1 hr. 48 min. ) Pop. 5,589 Seiad Valley, CA (2 hrs. 6 min. ) Scott Bar, CA (2 hrs. 22 min. ) Klamath River, CA (2 hrs. 34 min. )


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