How much does camping cost at Cave Creek Campground?

Camping fees at Cave Creek Campground range from $20/night. Prices may vary by site type (standard, hookup, premium) and season. Book online to see exact pricing for your dates.

Is Cave Creek Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Cave Creek Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Can I see photos of campsites at Cave Creek Campground before I book?

Yes! Cave Creek Campground has 4 campsite photos on Outdoorithm, contributed by campers who've stayed there. Browse real photos of individual sites to see what to expect before you reserve. You can also add your own photos after your trip to help the next family plan theirs.

What is the best time to visit Cave Creek Campground?

Cave Creek Campground is open May 22 to September 08. The best time to visit depends on your preferences—summer offers the warmest weather and most activities, while spring and fall provide fewer crowds and milder temperatures. Check current conditions before your trip.

Are there showers at Cave Creek Campground?

Cave Creek Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Are dogs allowed at Cave Creek Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Cave Creek Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Cave Creek Campground?

Cave Creek Campground offers: Restrooms, Potable Water. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

Cave Creek Campground

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$20/night

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Year-round

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Price

$20/night

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Reservable

Sites

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Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Check Policy

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Cave Creek Campground

$20.00 - $20.00 / night

Campsite Fees

Tent Only Nonelectric: $20.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).

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Nearby places

Cave Junction — minimum 45-minute drive to campground. From Cave Junction follow OR-46 for 15.75 miles to the campground entrance. Directions reference Redwood Hwy (3 mi) and US-199 segment of 29 miles in route from I-5.

Driving directionsThe drive from Cave Junction to Cave Creek Campground takes a minimum of 45 minutes. The last 8 miles up the Caves Highway are narrow, steep, and winding; large RVs and travel trailers are not recommended. For mapping apps enter "Oregon Caves" and confirm "Oregon Caves National Monument" as the destination. Do not trust GPS routing from the east (may route via Williams, OR on mountainous gravel roads). From I-5/Grants Pass: take exit 58 to NE 6th St/OR-99/Redwood Hwy, continue on Redwood Hwy (3 mi), turn right on US-199 toward Cave Junction (29 mi), in Cave Junction turn left onto OR-46 and follow OR-46 for 15.75 miles to the campground entrance. From Crescent City, CA: drive north on US-101, take exit 794 to US-199 toward Grants Pass/I-5, in Cave Junction turn right onto OR-46 and follow OR-46 for 15.75 miles to the campground entrance. From Brookings, OR: drive south on US-101, turn left at CA-197, turn left onto US-199 toward Grants Pass/I-5, in Cave Junction turn right onto OR-46 and follow OR-46 for 15.75 miles to the campground entrance.

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Cave Creek Campground is open for tent camping only. Sites cannot accommodate RVs or Travel Trailers.
If you have a pet be prepared! Pets must be on a leash and stay on paved roads when not in a vehicle. Pets are prohibited on trails, inside the cave, and in park facilities.
No Wifi or cell service in the campground.
The drive from Cave Junction to the Oregon Caves takes a minimum of 60 Minutes. *Please, DO NOT, trust Google Map, GPS devices and similar applications - from the east these direct you through Williams, Oregon and over a confusing route on mountainous gravel roads.

Best Time to Camp at Cave Creek Campground

Best season: summer Peak months: July, June, August, May Avoid: December, January, February

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Summer(Jun-Aug)

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Top 16% in OR

Overview: 'Best season: summer'; peak months include June–August and campground open Memorial Day–Labor Day.

Planning Tips

Peak Season: May 22 to September 08. Book 2-3 months ahead.

About Cave Creek Campground

Cave Creek Campground sits within Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve near Cave Junction, offering tent-only sites beneath old-growth forest. The campground accepts reservations from Memorial Day through Labor Day and is a base for exploring the marble cave system below and mountain trails above.

Sites are designated for tent camping only and cannot accommodate RVs or travel trailers.

Weather and SeasonsBest season: summer Peak months: July, June, August, May Avoid: December, January, February

Natural Features and SceneryCave Creek flows through camp, threading between massive conifers that have stood here for centuries. The monument occupies mountainous terrain where ancient marble caves honeycomb the bedrock beneath dense forest. Above ground, ecosystems range from old-growth conifer stands to subalpine meadows. The marble formations underground created intricate passages over millennia, while the surface terrain climbs from forested valleys toward higher elevations with expanding views.

Programs & ActivitiesRanger-guided cave tours (cave access only with a guide); cave tours generally run late March through early November.

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Reservation PlatformsReservations accepted online or at one of the visitor centers between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM; reservations accepted 14 days in advance.

Recommended SitesSites are tent-only; do not plan to bring RVs or travel trailers. Allow at least 45 minutes driving time from Cave Junction and prepare for steep, winding road conditions.

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Cave Creek Campground is open for tent camping only. Sites cannot accommodate RVs or Travel Trailers.

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Hiking on surface trails and ranger-guided cave tours are the primary recreational opportunities; surface trails are open year-round while cave tours are seasonal.

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Cave Creek Campground

$20.00 - $20.00 / night

Campsite Fees

Tent Only Nonelectric: $20.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).

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Campers who want ranger-guided cave tours as their main event and can handle the last 8 miles of steep, winding road to get here. Summer is the sweet spot when full tour schedules run and the campground is open.

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RVs and travel trailers can't fit the road or the sites. Also worth knowing: the access road via Hwy 199 and Hwy 46 has active construction causing delays in summer, so budget extra drive time.

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Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve

Cave Creek Campground

About Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve

Context for the broader area surrounding Cave Creek Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.

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!

Directions

Take 199 to Cave Junction, Oregon. Turn onto OR-46 (a Chevron gas station is on the corner). Follow OR-46 for 20 miles to the Monument and Preserve.

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