Openings · last 7 days
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Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Cave Creek Campground. That is a gap in what Campsite Sniper tracks — it does not mean the facility is full, closed, or unavailable. Recreation.gov may well be showing open dates right now.
The site details and map below come from the public Recreation.gov record and are accurate. For current dates and to book, go to Recreation.gov.
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10355837
When Cave Creek Campground reopens
Cave Creek Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
167
Openings · last 90 days
505
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dTuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 290 of 505 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Tuesday (57.4%), with Wednesday (138) and Friday (65) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 11:00 and 22:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 391 of 505 detected openings (77.4%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 6–14 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| Site #8 | 34 | 6.7% |
| Site #4 | 31 | 6.1% |
| Site #12 | 31 | 6.1% |
| Site #1 | 30 | 5.9% |
| Site #6 | 30 | 5.9% |
Site Site #8 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 34. One free watch covers every site here.
About Cave Creek Campground
Overview
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.
The Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve offers a variety of hiking trails through old growth forests, high mountain meadows, or along babbling moutain creeks. The surface areas of the park remain open year-round. There is no fee to enter the park or hike the surface hiking trails.
Looking for an adventure? Explore a mountain inside and out. Twist and bend through angled marble passages deep underground on a ranger-guided tour of the Oregon Caves. Wonder at the smooth flowstones, stalactites and stalagmites. Above ground, you can hike old growth forests and high mountain meadows. Visit, discover, and have fun. Cave tours generally run late March through early November. Hiking trails are open year-round.
17 monitored sitesRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups17 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
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. For Googlemap and similar applications, enter "Oregon Caves" - make sure "Oregon Caves National Monument" comes up as your destination. 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. From I-5/Grants Pass: Take exit 58 to merge onto NE 6th St/OR-99/Redwood Hwy Continue to follow Redwood Hwy (3 mi) Turn right at US-199 toward Cave Junction (29 mi) In Cave Junction, turn left onto OR-46; If time allows stop at Illinois Valley Visitor Center for current conditions and information. Follow OR-46 for 15.75 miles to the campground entrance. From Crescent City, California: Drive north on US-101 Take exit 794 to merge onto US-199 toward Grants Pass/I-5 In Cave Junction, turn right onto OR-46; If time allows stop at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center for current conditions and information. Follow OR-46 for 15.75 miles to the campground entrance. From Brookings, Oregon: 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 at OR-46; If time allowing stop at the Illinois Valley Visitor Center for current conditions and information; Follow OR-46 for 15.75 miles to the campground entrance.
19000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, OR 97523541-592-5125
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cave Creek Campground?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 505 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Cave Creek Campground, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Cave Creek Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 505 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Cave Creek Campground?
Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 290 of 505 (57.4%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at Cave Creek Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 20 ft. 16 of those 17 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Cave Creek Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 6-14 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
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