Cave Creek Campground

Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve — hiking

Location: Cave Junction, OR, OR

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (28 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cave-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Cave Creek Campground offers excellent tent camping near Oregon Caves National Monument with a creek running through the grounds and well-maintained facilities. Google reviews consistently praise the location and natural setting with a 4.5/5 rating from 21 reviews.

Wildlife alert: Siskiyou Chipmunk, Douglas' Squirrel, Fisher, Silver-haired Bat, Hermit Warbler, Audubon's Warbler, Sooty Grouse, and Northern Rubber Boa present in the area.

Insider tips for Cave Creek Campground: Book reservations 1 month in advance online or at visitor centers (201 Caves Highway or 21000 Caves Highway, 9am-4pm). Only a few sites are directly on the creek; site #8 has a grouping of 4 trees suitable for hammock camping. The 45-minute drive from Cave Junction includes 8 miles of narrow, steep, winding roads; large RVs and travel trailers are not recommended.

Skip Cave Creek Campground if: You need RV or travel trailer hookups — this campground is tent-only with no hookups.. You prefer year-round camping — operations are seasonal (Memorial Day - Labor Day weekends only).. You don't have a credit or debit card — only cards accepted for all fees..

Best time to visit Cave Creek Campground: Memorial Day - Labor Day weekends — Campground is only open for reservations during this official season according to RIDB data..

Nearby campgrounds: Chinquapin Group Campground (Cave Junction, OR), Bolan Mountain Lookout (CAVE JUNCTION, OR), Carberry Group Campground (jacksonville, OR), Little Falls Campground (Cave Junction, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cave Creek Campground

Cell signal at Cave Creek Campground (Cave Junction, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Cave Creek Campground

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Cave Junction, OR, OR★ 4.6 (28 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV or travel trailer hookups — this campground is tent-only with no hookups.✕ You prefer year-round camping — operations are seasonal (Memorial Day - Labor Day weekends only).✕ You don't have a credit or debit card — only cards accepted for all fees.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book reservations 1 month in advance online or at visitor centers (201 Caves Highway or 21000 Caves Highway, 9am-4pm).

Only a few sites are directly on the creek; site #8 has a grouping of 4 trees suitable for hammock camping.

The 45-minute drive from Cave Junction includes 8 miles of narrow, steep, winding roads; large RVs and travel trailers are not recommended.

Best: Memorial Day - Labor Day weekends

Campground is only open for reservations during this official season according to RIDB data.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Siskiyou Chipmunk, Douglas' Squirrel, Fisher, Silver-haired Bat, Hermit Warbler, Audubon's Warbler, Sooty Grouse, and Northern Rubber Boa present in the area.

Location

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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 Orego

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Cave Creek Campground cost per night?+
Cave Creek Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Cave Creek Campground open?+
Cave Creek Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cave Creek Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Cave Creek Campground?+
Cave Creek Campground can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Cave Creek Campground?+
Cave Creek Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Cave Creek Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cave Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cave Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Cave Creek Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$20 /night★ 4.6 (28)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Chinquapin Group Campground

Cave Junction, OR

From $75/night

Bolan Mountain Lookout

CAVE JUNCTION, OR

From $65/night

Carberry Group Campground

jacksonville, OR

From $75/night

Little Falls Campground

Cave Junction, OR

From $10/night

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