Oregon Caves National Monument

Cave Junction, OregonBortle 2 Best in Summer

Truly dark sky, with the zodiacal light clearly visible.

Oregon Caves is a marble cave system in the Siskiyou Mountains of southwestern Oregon with a certified dark sky designation for its above-ground skies. The monument sits in a remote mountain valley far from any major city, and the surrounding Siskiyou wilderness keeps the surrounding terrain dark. The cave tour during the day and stargazing from the meadow above the monument at night make for a complete visit.

What's here

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What to bring

Our picks for a good night under the stars.

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Beginner Telescope

A grab-and-go refractor for first light.

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Red-Light Headlamp

Preserve your night vision hands-free.

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Stargazing Recliner

Lie back and scan the whole sky in comfort.

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Star Chart App

Identify what you are looking at in real time.

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