{"id":"nps-orca","slug":"oregon-caves-national-monument-and-preserve","name":"Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve","designation":"National Monument & Preserve","category":"national-monument","categoryLabel":"National Monument","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"ORCA","designation":"National Monument & Preserve","sourceId":"nps-orca"}],"states":["OR"],"stateNames":["Oregon"],"location":{"lat":42.10319143,"lon":-123.4018586},"bbox":[-123.6462,42.0822,-123.3601,42.1618],"acres":{"value":4556,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"Deep within the Siskiyou Mountains are dark, twisting passages that await your discovery. Eons of acidic water seeping into marble rock created and decorated the wondrous “Marble Halls of Oregon.” Join a tour, get a taste of what caving is all about, and explore a mountain from the inside and out!","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/orca/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=42.1618&b_tl_lng=-123.6462&b_br_lat=42.0822&b_br_lng=-123.3601","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Oregon%20Caves%20National%20Monument%20%26%20Preserve","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/orca/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C8507A5-1DD8-B71B-0B921718CA5479A5.jpg","title":"Milller's Chapel","alt":"Miller's Chapel at Oregon Caves","caption":"Miller's Chapel at Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C850A42-1DD8-B71B-0B1597D0AFDDF25F.jpg","title":"Mountain Meadows at Bigelow Lakes","alt":"Mountain Meadows at Bigelow Lakes","caption":"Mountain Meadows at Bigelow Lakes at Oregon Caves National Preserve","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/2D6F089A-EA59-3EBD-76E36A701B6D8F91.jpg","title":"Banana Grove formations","alt":"Cave speliothems","caption":"Speliothems in the Banana Grove room, Oregon Caves.","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/4372CFA7-A075-F5CE-F3A8B54DA0DD6A42.jpg","title":"Speleothems","alt":"Flowstone and drapery in a dome pit","caption":"Paradise Lost","credit":"NPS Photo/ Summer Vogel","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Camping","Car or Front Country Camping","RV Camping","Caving","Food","Dining","Picnicking","Guided Tours","Hands-On","Citizen Science","Volunteer Vacation","Hiking","Backcountry Hiking","Front-Country Hiking","Hunting and Gathering","Hunting","Junior Ranger Program","Swimming","Freshwater Swimming","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store","Gift Shop and Souvenirs"],"topics":["Birds","Caves, Caverns and Karst"],"fees":[{"title":"Timed Entry Reservation - Location","cost":"20.00","description":"Offered Thursday through Monday, 10 AM to 4 PM. Duration: 90 minutes. Difficulty: Moderately strenuous. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for youth (15 and under, must be at least 42 inches tall), $10 for America the Beautiful Senior Pass holders (ages 62 and over; discount applies to the cardholder only) and America the Beautiful Access Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Access Pass."},{"title":"Timed Entry Reservation - Location","cost":"20.00","description":"This 60-minute guided tour offers a unique experience, illuminating the cave’s features by candlelight. The tour is moderately strenuous, and participants must be 10 years or older to join. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for youth (ages 10 to 15), $10 for America the Beautiful Senior Pass holders (ages 62 and over; discount applies to the cardholder only) and America the Beautiful Access Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Access Pass."},{"title":"Timed Entry Reservation - Location","cost":"20.00","description":"Designed for families with children. Duration: 90 minutes. Difficulty: moderately strenuous. At least one child must be in the group, and all children must be over 42 inches tall. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for youth (ages 15 and under), $10 for America the Beautiful Senior Pass holders (ages 62 and over; discount applies to the cardholder only) and America the Beautiful Access Pass holders (discount applies to the cardholder only), and $7.50 for youths with an America the Beautiful Access Pass."}],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Spring hours","description":"Cave tours are available Thursdays through Mondays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Reservations are available on recreation.gov for advanced tickets sales. Same day ticket sales will also be available at both visitor centers, but plan to arrive early to secure your spot.\n\nPlease call our Illinois Valley Visitor Center at 541-592-5125 if you have any questions.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[]},{"name":"Summer Hours","description":"Cave tours are available daily in the summer through the fall of 2026. Guided tours are offered 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. \n\nReservations for tours will be available at www.recreation.gov.\n\nSame day, first come, first served tickets are also available at both park visitor centers.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","monday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","friday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"7-day operation","start":"2027-05-07","end":"2027-10-01","hours":{"wednesday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","monday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","friday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM"}}]},{"name":"Fall Hours","description":"Cave tours will be available from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily through Sunday, November 1, 2026.\n\nPlease call our Illinois Valley Visitor Center at 541-592-5125 if you have any questions.\n\nClosed in the winter.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","monday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","friday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"9:30AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"Take 199 to Cave Junction, Oregon. Turn onto OR-46 (a Chevron gas station is on the corner). Follow OR-46 for 20 miles to the Monument and Preserve.","weatherInfo":"For current weather conditions visit https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=42.07376224008719&lon=-123.3984375&site=mfr&smap=1&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=text#.YCGJRWhKjIV","contacts":{"phone":"5415925125","email":"orca_information@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Illinois Valley Visitor Center","description":"The center provides information about the area, including up to the moment cave tour information at the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve. Same day tickets for cave tours are available at the center. Afternoon wait times can be long in the summer. Buying tickets before driving to the park can save a lot of time and hassle. (Reservations can be bought up to one day in advance of the day of visit on Recreation.gov.)","url":"","lat":42.161845024622096,"lon":-123.64468598190615},{"name":"Oregon Caves Visitor Center","description":"Located at the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve; cave tour tickets, park store, exhibits and park information are available here.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/orca","lat":42.0982693491,"lon":-123.407026278}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Cave Creek Campground","description":"Sleep under the boughs of an old growth forest beside Cave Creek. This campground is located 15 miles up Highway 46 from Cave Junction and just four miles from the cave entrance. The campground has fire rings, water and vault toilets. The spaces are too small for large RVs or trailers and no pull through sites. The campground offers 17 sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Maximum vehicle length: 20 feet.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/orca/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10355837","sites":17}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"smith-river-national-recreation-area","km":51},{"slug":"siskiyou-national-forest","km":54},{"slug":"klamath-national-forest","km":61},{"slug":"cascade-siskiyou-national-monument","km":78},{"slug":"castle-rock-national-wildlife-refuge","km":80},{"slug":"redwood-national-and-state-parks","km":97}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=orca"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.621Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Cave tours have closed for the 2026 season","text":"Cave tours and the Oregon Caves visitor center have closed for the 2026 season. We look forward to seeing you all again around spring break 2027. Have a great winter!","url":null,"updated":"2026-11-01 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-A1DC1067-01F8-4BA0-B725-2E7014F61DAE"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Cave Creek Campground has closed for the season.","text":"Cave Creek Campground has closed for the 2026 season. Camping options will open back up around Memorial Day weekend 2027.","url":null,"updated":"2026-10-25 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-EF4A224E-1169-4ACA-9ECC-60610FB3CF0B"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Major road construction on Hwy 199","text":"Travelers using Highway 199 between Crescent City and Cave Junction should expect multiple traffic delays beginning as early as May due to ongoing Caltrans construction. For the most current delay and closure information—including upcoming four‑hour full closures—please check the Caltrans District 1 Road Information Bulletin for updates and follow their social media channels.","url":"https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-1/d1-popular-links/roadinformationbulletin","updated":"2026-05-24 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-4397FF6E-81E4-4DB2-B15C-B79296B186EF"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/oregon-caves-national-monument-and-preserve/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/oregon-caves-national-monument-and-preserve.geojson"}