Oregon Caves National Monument - Operating Hours & Seasons (U.S. National Park Service)

Although cave tours are seasonal, Oregon Caves National Monument is always open to visitors. Occasionally in winter, snow can temporarily close park roads until they are plowed.

The Visitor Center for the 2009 season is open March 21 - November 29 except Thanksgiving Day. Hours are as follows:

Summer: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fall & Spring: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please note that during the spring and fall season, tour schedules are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen events.

2009 Cave Tour Schedule
Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tours last 90 minutes.
Quick Cave Tour Information, 185 pdf file

Spring
March 21 - May 22: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, tours on the hour.
May 23 - June 19: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, tours on the hour

Summer
June 20 - September 7: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, tours every 30 minutes
Candlelight Tours: June 26 -September 5, Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 pm
Off-Trail Tours: TBA

Fall
September 8 - October 12: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, tours on the hour.
October 13 -November 29: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, tours on the hour.
Closed Thanksgiving Day

NO CAVE TOURS during the WINTER, November 30 - March 2010