Cave Creek Campground
Open for the season through the first fall rains. Reservations available via Recreation.gov from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends. First-come, first-served sites can also be paid for at the park visitor center. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.
Heat Advisory issued August 7 at 4:52AM PDT until August 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Hot temperatures of 90 to 95 degrees expected with low temperatures around 60 to 67 degrees. * WHERE...Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades south of Crater Lake. This includes Lake of the Woods, Howard Prairie and Mt Ashland. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures will lead to a moderate risk of heat illnesses, especially for those without adequate cooling methods.
Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 12:29PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until 2 PM PDT Friday. Wildfires burning to the north in central Oregon and Washington combined with northerly winds will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels. Smoke levels will change over the next few days due to varying wind direction and fire activity. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
About
Cave Creek Campground sits beneath towering old-growth conifers along Cave Creek in Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve. Located 16 miles up Highway 46 from Cave Junction, the campground provides easy access to the cave tours just four miles away. The 17 tent-only sites are designed for a primitive camping experience in the lush forests of the Illinois Valley. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and a small paved parking area. Vault toilets and seasonal potable water are available throughout the campground. There are no hookups, showers, or trash service, so campers must pack out all garbage and store food in vehicles or bear-proof containers. The narrow, winding 8-mile approach road makes this campground unsuitable for RVs or trailers. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. with no generators permitted. Pets must remain on a 6-foot leash and are prohibited on trails. Stays are limited to 14 consecutive nights and 30 days annually per camper.
Directions
From Grants Pass, OR, travel south 29.5 miles on US Highway 199 (Redwood Highway) to Cave Junction, OR. Turn left (east) onto Caves Highway (Highway 46), and continue for approximately 16 miles to the right-hand (south) turn to Cave Creek Campground. Do not use Google Maps from the east as it routes through Williams, OR on unpaved gravel roads.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 20ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 15ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| orca_information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 592-2100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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