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Deep within the Siskiyou Mountains are dark, twisting passages that await your discovery. Eons of acidic water seeping into marble rock created and decorated the wondrous “Marble Halls of Oregon.”. Join a tour, get a taste of what caving is all about, and explore a mountain from the inside and out!
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is a protected area in the northern Siskiyou Mountains of southwestern Oregon in the United States. The 4,554-acre (1,843 ha) park, including the marble cave, is 20 miles (32 km) east of Cave Junction, on Oregon Route 46.
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Explore the Wonders of Oregon Caves. Welcome to Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, where adventure awaits beneath the surface. Our guided cave tours offer an unforgettable journey through stunning underground landscapes, perfect for visitors of all ages.
Nestled in the heart of the rugged Siskiyou Mountains in southern Oregon, Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is a remarkable site that invites visitors to explore a unique world both above and below ground.
Oregon Caves National Monument / via NPS. By day, Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve is a 4,500-acre wonderland of marble caves, old-growth forests, and pristine streams, including the underground River Styx, the only subterranean Wild and Scenic River in the U.S. By night, it transforms into a stargazer’s dream.
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve (nearly 4,600 acres) holds the first subterranean scenic waterway, the River Styx, as well as 15 miles of free-flowing and undeveloped watercourses with the surrounding area of Bigelow lakes and wetland meadows.
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is a treasure trove of natural beauty and biodiversity, both above and below ground. Carved by water through solid marble, the caves offer a glimpse into a hidden world teeming with fascinating geological formations and unique ecosystems.
“Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is the 46th site administered by the National Park Service to be inducted into the Dark Sky program, and its success offers a model for other parks ...
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve offers a stunning glimpse into the subterranean wonders of the Pacific Northwest, but what truly elevates the experience is the guided tour. The caves themselves are a marvel—intricate formations of stalactites, stalagmites, and winding passages that feel like stepping into another world.