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

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

Summer*
May 23 - June 19: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, tours every hour.
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: July 11 - September 5, Saturdays at 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm. Reservations required.

*Wait times can reach up to two hours during the summer season. The busiest times are between 11:00 am & 3:00 pm. Earlier or later arrival is recommended.

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

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

Winter
No Cave Tours from November 30 - March 2010

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 5:00 p.m.