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Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve Tours

Marble cave access is only available on a ranger-guided tour; reservations on recreation.gov are highly recommended given limited same-day walk-ups.

Permit requiredtimedEntryModerate
Access requirement

How to get a permit

2026 cave tour ticketsTimed release

Advanced reservations are highly recommended; the advance-booking release window is not published on official sources. A limited number of same-day tickets are first-come, first-served at park visitor centers. Trip window: Cave tours run late March through early November.

Apply on official siteNot verified · Jun 22, 2026Available this season
Permit rules
QuotaCave access is only available on a ranger-guided tour; advanced reservations are highly recommended and a limited number of same-day tickets are first-come, first-served at park visitor centers.
GroupTour party size limits are set per scheduled tour time; check recreation.gov for available spots. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult 16 or older.
FeesDiscovery, Kids & Family, and Candlelight tours: $20 adult (16+), $15 youth, $10 Senior/Access pass holders. Off-Trail Caving tour: $65 (ages 15+). Credit/debit card only; no entrance fee.
TransferAll members of the party must be present to purchase same-day tickets; check official sources for reservation transfer rules.
SafetyTours involve stairs, low ceilings, and uneven, wet passages. A 42-inch minimum height applies to Discovery and Kids & Family tours. Check in at the visitor center no less than 30 minutes before the tour time.
Where to stay

Campgrounds nearby

Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.

CHINQUAPIN GROUP CAMPGROUND

3.9 miles away · OR · 1 sites

4 of 7 nights open

Reservable

Aug 25—Aug 261Aug 271Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 301Aug 311
Availability: Recreation.gov
Official campground site

BOLAN MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT

6.2 miles away · OR · 1 sites

No openings found

Reservable

Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 30—Aug 31—
Availability: Recreation.gov
Official campground site

Carberry Group Campground

13.4 miles away · OR · 1 sites

3 of 7 nights open

Reservable · $75 per night for the ENTIRE Campground. Now open year-round.

Aug 25—Aug 261Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 301Aug 311
Availability: Recreation.gov
Official campground site

Acorn Woman Lakes

14.6 miles away · OR · 15 sites

5 of 7 nights open

Reservable · Camping fees are $25 night, which includes 1-vehicle. Additional vehicles are $5 per day. Please print your camping reservation and place visible on dashboard of car. Group Camping is $75 per night, which includes 2-vehicles. Additional vehicles are $5 per day. Day Use Fee: $7 per vehicle. Camp-host may be onsite to collect these fees, otherwise, there is a self-pay station with envelopes. Please place the receipt in your car dashboard window. info@applegatelake.com

Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 2714Aug 289Aug 299Aug 3013Aug 3115
Availability: Recreation.gov
Official campground site