Oregon Parks
Phone: Visitor Information 541 592-2100 x232
Headquarters 541 592-2100
Oregon Caves National Monument is small in size, 480 acres, but rich in diversity. Above ground, the monument encompasses a remnant old-growth coniferous forest. It harbors a fantastic array of plants, and a Douglas-fir tree with the widest known girth in Oregon. Three hiking trails access this forest. Below ground is an active marble cave created by natural forces over hundreds of thousands of years in one of the world's most diverse geologic realms.
Directions
Plane - Nearest airport is in Medford about 70 miles from the Monument
Car - Follow Highway 199 from Grants Pass, Oregon (Interstate 5) or Crescent City, California (Hwy 101) to Cave Junction. Turn south on Hwy 46 (Chevron station is on the corner) and follow this road for 20 miles to the monument. Parking in the summer is limited. Travelers are advised to get to the monument early (8:30-10am).
Bus - The nearest bus station is in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Public Transportation - A shuttle is available from Grants Pass to Cave Junction.
More info at http://www.nps.gov/orca
Crater Lake Park
Contact: CRLA_Information_Requests@nps.govPhone: Visitor Information 541-594-3100
Crater Lake is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views. During summer, visitors may navigate the Rim Drive around the lake, enjoy boat tours on the lake surface, stay in the historic Crater Lake Lodge, camp at Mazama Village, or hike some of the park's various trails including Mt. Scott at 8,929 ft. Diverse interpretive programs enhance visitors' knowledge and appreciation of this national park, 90% of which is managed as wilderness. The winter brings some of the heaviest snowfall in the country, averaging 533 inches per year. Although park facilities mostly close for this snowy season, visitors may view the lake during fair weather, enjoy cross-country skiing, and participate in weekend snowshoe hikes.
Directions
Plane - The closest airports are located in Klamath Falls (60 miles from the park) and Medford (80 miles from the park).
Car - From the North:
From Roseburg - route 138 east to the park's north entrance.
From Bend - Route 97 south to route 138 west to the park's north entrance.
From the South:
From Medford - Route 62 north and east to the park's west entrance.
From Klamath Falls - Route 97 north to route 62 north and west to the park's south entrance.
More info at http://www.nps.gov/crla
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