Outdoors · Cave Junction
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
A marble cave system in the Siskiyou Mountains, protected since 1909 and seen only on ranger-led tours. Park entry is free. You pay for the cave tour, and tickets are card-only. The 2026 season opened March 21. Candlelight tours run Friday through Sunday in summer.
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Why it's on the list
A marble cave system in the Siskiyou Mountains, protected since 1909 and seen only on ranger-led tours. Park entry is free. You pay for the cave tour, and tickets are card-only. The 2026 season opened March 21. Candlelight tours run Friday through Sunday in summer.
Tips
- Cave tours and trails · $
- Go for: A hot July afternoon, since it's cold inside.
- Good to know: Plan for the 45-minute drive up from the Illinois Valley Visitor Center. Summer tours sell out, so reserve ahead.
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