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Oregon Caves National Monument
Plan Your Visit
 

Underground Journey

Step back in time and tour the passages inside Oregon Caves.  Exploring the caves has been a tradition for more than a century. All tours are Ranger-lead and your guide will take you through the marble corridors and discuss the caves’ natural and cultural history.

 
A child discovers a butterfly in the Visitor Center.
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A child discovers a butterfly in the Visitor Center.

Aboveground Adventures

In addition to exploring the cave, have fun discovering what lies on the surface above the cave.  There are a number of different adventures to experience aboveground.

This region is recognized to be one of the most geologically unique and botanically diverse in the United States, so take advantage of your visit!

 

Depictions of a Cave Tour
Depictions of a Cave Tour
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Early explores of Oregon Caves used candles to find their way.  

Did You Know?
When visitors came to Oregon Caves in the late 1800's they had to explore the cave by candle light. You can still experience Oregon Caves this on the candle light tour offered 7:00 pm nightly during summer.

Last Updated: September 18, 2006 at 09:50 EST