NPS · Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve · Cave Junction, OR

Cave Creek Campground

Cave Creek Campground is open for reservations Memorial Day - Labor Day weekends. Sites are open to tent camping only and cannot accommodate RVs or travel trailers. Reservations are accepted 1 month in advance either online or at one of the visitor centers between 9 am and 4 pm. Visitor centers are located at 201 Caves Highway and 21000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, Oregon 97523. Only credit/debit cards are accepted for all cave tour fees, campground fees, and Interagency Passes. Entrance to Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is free, but cave access is only available with a guide.

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Site mix

Tent-only17
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

17 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
Site #1PartialNo / –6 / 2NoBasic
Site #2PavedPartialNo / –6 / 2YesBasic
Site #4PavedPartialNo / –6 / 1YesBasic
Site #5PavedPartialNo / –6 / 1YesBasic
Site #6PavedPartialNo / –6 / 2YesBasic
Site #7PavedPartialNo / –6 / 1YesBasic
Site #8PavedPartialNo / –6 / 2YesBasic
Site #9PavedPartialNo / –6 / 1YesBasic
Site #10PavedPartialNo / –6 / 2YesBasic
Site #11PavedPartialNo / –6 / 2YesBasic

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length20 ft
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCave Creek Campground sites are by reservation 14 days in advance. Reservations may be made online or at one of our visitor centers between 9 am and 4 pm. Visitor centers are located at 201 Caves Highway and 21000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, Oregon 97523.
Dark skyInside Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, a certified International Dark Sky Park

Camping site, campfire rings, picnic tables, drinking water and vault toilets

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Cave Creek Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 11.36 inches of precipitation, 2.1 inches of snowFebruary: 8.47 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowMarch: 8.58 inches of precipitation, 1.5 inches of snowApril: 4.11 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowMay: 2.09 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.82 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.25 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.28 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.83 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.49 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 7.96 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowDecember: 12.95 inches of precipitation, 1.9 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 40.7°F averageFebruary: 44.0°F averageMarch: 47.3°F averageApril: 51.6°F averageMay: 58.9°F averageJune: 65.0°F averageJuly: 73.1°F averageAugust: 71.6°F averageSeptember: 65.7°F averageOctober: 55.3°F averageNovember: 45.5°F averageDecember: 39.9°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Cave Junction 1 WNW, 13 miles from the recreation area point at 1,377 feet, station USC00351448 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 61 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 7 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

The drive from Cave Junction to the Cave Creek Campground takes a minimum of 45 minutes. The last 8 miles up the Caves Highway are narrow, steep, and winding. Large RV's and Travel Trailers are not recommended. Car sickness is a real possibility.

Nearest townCave Junction, Oregon
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 42.10° N, 123.40° W. Call the office before you drive.

Charges and cancellations

Cancellation must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to your selected time to receive a refund. On site refunds are not available.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Patterson Rx

    43 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

Video

Cave Creek Regional Park & Campground

Natural features

Cave Creek running through the campground and surrounded by old growth forest.

Nearby

Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Cave Creek Campground?

Sites at Cave Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Cave Creek Campground?

Cave Creek Campground sites are by reservation 14 days in advance. Reservations may be made online or at one of our visitor centers between 9 am and 4 pm. Visitor centers are located at 201 Caves Highway and 21000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, Oregon 97523.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Cave Creek Campground?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Cave Creek Campground have?

17 sites, including 17 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Cave Creek Campground?

The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Cave Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cave Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Cave Creek Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Is Cave Creek Campground good for stargazing?

Yes. Cave Creek Campground sits inside Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, a certified International Dark Sky Park.

Source: DarkSky International

What is the nearest town to Cave Creek Campground?

Cave Junction, Oregon. Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve

Source: Getting there

Which national park is Cave Creek Campground in?

Cave Creek Campground is a Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve