National Monument · Oregon, United States
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is a national monument in Oregon, United States, covering 4,554 acres (1,843 ha), established in 1909.
National Monument · Oregon, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Oregon, United States |
| Area | 4,554 acres (1,843 ha) |
| Established | 1909 |
| Coordinates | 42.0956° N, 123.4058° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is a protected area in the northern Siskiyou Mountains of southwestern Oregon in the United States. The 4,554-acre (1,843 ha) park, including the marble cave, is 20 miles (32 km) east of Cave Junction, on Oregon Route 46. The protected area, managed by the National Park Service (NPS), is in southwestern Josephine County, near the Oregon–California border. Elijah Davidson, a resident of nearby Williams, discovered the cave in 1874. Over the next two decades, private investors failed in efforts to run successful tourist ventures at the publicly owned site.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Where to stay
| Campgrounds | No |
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Airports near this park
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- Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) · Medford, United States · 33.4 miles away
- Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC) · Crescent City, United States · 48.0 miles away
- California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) · Arcata/Eureka, United States · 85.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve?
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is in Oregon, United States (42.0956° N, 123.4058° W).
When was Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve established?
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve was established in 1909, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve?
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve covers 4,554 acres (1,843 ha).
Does Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve have campgrounds?
No — Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve has no campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Caves_National_Monument_and_Preserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/orca/ — Official park page.