"The wondrous marble halls of Oregon," Joaquin Miller, 1909*.
Oregon Caves National Monument offers family focused opportunities to explore a marble cave, visit a National Historic Landmark (the Oregon Caves Chateau), hike trails through ancient forests, and earn a Junior Ranger Badge.
A Place in the Mountains
Tours through the caves are seasonal and offered from late March through the end of November.
The Monument is located at an elevation of 4,000 feet on 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.
Winter at the Monument
The Monument is open year round for outdoor activities including hiking and snowshoeing.
The surrounding region has unique geology and botany, wild and scenic rivers, wilderness areas, and historic features.
