9/19/26: The Oregon…read moreCaves National Monument was so cool today! (In both the literal and figurative senses....it was 44 degrees in there...) I bought tickets online (recreation.gov) about a month ago for the discovery tour. It was a straightforward drive to get to the Illinois Valley Visitor Center in Cave Junction (good place to stop for info, bathrooms, and to buy tickets if you haven't already - very helpful to be able to buy them BEFORE making the drive out to the cave itself). From there, it took a full hour to get on the sometimes narrow, often twisty (but very well-maintained and paved) road that led to the parking lot. We got there early and had time to walk to the main visitor center (about 1/8 mile from the parking lot) and see their well-designed interactive cave display. I checked in well before our tour time and they moved us up into an earlier tour spot - nice! We had time to eat lunch (brought with us) and change into long pants and warm jackets before meeting our tour guide. Ranger Ellie was awesome! Not only did she know about the cave's history and geology, she mixed in a ton of good humor with the information and gave us all time to look at the cave features we were passing while keeping us moving along. She was also great about telling us about how to navigate the cave's paths, stairs, and low-clearance areas safely. Though I'm 6'1" and had to duck a lot, Ranger Ellie prepared us so well throughout the tour that my head remained unscathed! The cave itself is truly awe-inspiring. Incredible formations throughout, pretty well-lit, and the pathways were all paved and well-marked. Every staircase felt sturdy, too, so even climbing stairs up into high places felt safe, even if the going was slow going up and down. (I'm glad I wore hiking boots.) It really was something to see amazing formations and an underground river traveling right through the mountain up close. It was cold in there (44 degrees, like a fridge!) so I'm glad I took my winter coat. The whole tour was about a mile, but seemed longer and had lots of steps. Even as a tall person, there were places for me to stand at my full height at all the tour stops. Once we were out, my friend and I walked the mile-ish loop around the top of the mountain at the cave's exit to take in the views - HIGHLY recommend doing this after. Tips: - Stop at the visitor center in Cave Junction for road info / bathroom break ahead of time - they'll tell you if walk-up tickets are sold out, too - plan on needing a full hour to get from Cave Junction to the parking lot - and drive SLOWLY - There's a 1/8 mile walk from the parking lot to where you check in for tours - get there at least an hour before your tour - It's COOL / COLD in the cave so dress accordingly! I've wanted to go here for years and it was SO much better than I was expecting. I look forward to coming back and trying the candlelight tours and some of their other hikes! Great job to the staff there who keep everything so clean, well-maintained, safe, and fun.

Great place super cool tour unique. If you are traveling in this area these caves are a must!!…read moreBeautiful

I agree with the previous review, Linda is very friendly to all and to the pets, gives out treats…read more very clean and take pride in what they do. very quiet park, can walk down to the river and enjoy seeing the hellsgate boat coming through. if you haven't been on the tour you gotta go well worth it. thanks for everything.

This is the best campsite we had on our recent California/Oregon trip, Winnie, the camp host is…read moresouthern grace and charm personified, I will definitely be back. Also, very fairly priced and right on the Rogue river

Beautiful spot right of the highway Clifford Kamph Memorial Park has gorgeous sunset views that…read morewill not disappoint. This was about 8:45pm 7/4/2022 just gorgeous

Been coming here my entire life and this place just isn't what it used to be. Days before my trip I…read morehad stumbled on someone's review explaining the tweaker situation, but brushed it off. However, when my family and I had arrived on 7/17/16, the first thing we noticed was a group of people staying way, way back in the brush. They had a couple tents up at the site, but behind them were many more. I instantly got an uneasy feeling because I could clearly see that they were living there. They most certainly looked comfy. While unloading the car the people conveniently were going to their vehicles and watching us do our thing. We stayed at the very last site on the right, aka the furthest one from them. That night, however, this large group of people got loud. And do I mean loud! One of them even stumbled into our lamp with a lantern explaining that she had lost her cigarettes and thought she left them at our camp and started looking around. I told her we found no such thing and I'd let her know if I came across them. Around 11pm I had to run to my car and grab a jacket, and while walking there two of those people were sitting on a table two spots away from us, drinking and smoking, and what I presume was eves dropping. They scared the absolute hell out of me when I walked by. Then, on my way back from the car, one of them approached me in pure darkness and exclaimed "if any of you ladies need anything, let me know." Um, creeper. What was gonna be a three night trip turned into 11 hours. We left the next morning because we didn't feel comfortable leaving our stuff alone. While we were packing the next morning, members of that group would walk by and examine us closely. It was just insane. Aside from the weirdos, however, the "camp host" is a joke and is obviously there for the money. Getting down the beach now is a pain in the ass. The bridge that you cross to get to the sand practically broke in half and is now blocked off. To get down you basically have to go through someone's camp, down a steep flight of stairs, and pray that you don't slip down the rocks you have to maneuver down. This camp site used to be wonderful and I have so many fun memories here. Hopefully some day it can get back to what it once was. It's still a gorgeous beach, though!

NO ONE SHOULD GO AND SUPPORT THIS PLACE! I went a few year agos and it is terrible! Its name in…read moreFederal records is CJ's Great Cats World Park Inc and Robert and Bonnie Ringo. This is a roadside zoo that isn't accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) (think Tiger King). They've been inspected by the Federal USDA's APHIS division 17 times and had 10 findings in just the past 5 years (including 3 times in 2026) with 14 findings overall since 2014. In September 2007, it was sentenced by a federal court to one month probation for violation of the Endangered Species Act and fined $10,000 when then owner Craig Wagner pleaded guilty in June 2007 to purchasing the park's ocelot for $3,000, which is illegal. USDA has confirmed that federal complaints against the facility had been filed after four reports of animal bites over the years. They claim they participate in AZA Species Survival Plans (SSP) for their endangered animals, but I can't find any evidence of that and given their reputation and since they are not AZA accredited, it seems unlikely that they are participating in breeding or otherwise keeping these endangered species alive. So much for their "sincerity" The "layout" of this "nice, small, zoo" that prevents the cats from having privacy away from crowds (which is why bigger zoos are bigger) mean the cages are small. Eleven acres for 50 cats alone is not near enough space - just look at their Visitor Info main page photo and/or Google Maps Satellite view to see the truth about this "nice, small, zoo". The "real plants" are dying grass and bare patches of dirt. The "real terrain" is one hill - just look at the site in Google Maps Terrain or Satellite view. The "knowledgeable guides" are not certified AZA Professional zookeepers. The guides use the "treat sticks" to bang on the cages to get the cats to roar and jump up on the bars for photos. "Glossy coats" are not a sufficient sign of animal welfare. Ask the guides and some will honestly tell you that the cats are there because they rent them out to the entertainment industry, not for education or conservation. When it comes to big, expensive, animals, I think "glossy and corporate" can mean they actually have the knowledge and money to care for their animals. Go to Wildlife Safari in Winston, OR instead, they are AZA Accredited and participate in AZA SSPs.

I got there early and got to observe the big cats before doing their tour. The tour is so worth it…read moreas they share cat information and the upkeep. The cats are well maintained. They have a bit too. Staff is very friendly and seemed to enJoy their work

Really cute park right off the highway. If you are stopping for a few minutes with kiddos, this…read morewould be an optimal spot to take a break. Toys for a variety of ages and with a variety of themes (space, fire truck, tractor), plus basketball courts, picnic seating with umbrellas, etc.

Been visiting Cave Junction on and for off or for almost twenty years. This park was needed a long…read moretime ago as the park that was here was run down and in the back of the park where a lot of homeless hung out. It's nice having a clean safe place to take the kids to.

The nearest Oregon welcome center as one crosses from California, the Crissey Field Welcome Center…read morewas a great place to stop in to take a rest break, and learn more about things to do in Oregon. We didn't take advantage of the beach access, but got to meet some of the really friendly staff, who were eager to share their love of Oregon. Learned that in this area, many visitors will continue to travel up the coast to visit the various lighthouses, many of which are open for tourists. Will need to do that next time.

our family visited Oregon and we stopped in at the Chrissey Field welcome center! It was very…read moreclean, well organized, and the staff was super helpful. I love the exhibits on what you can find in the area for nature and the outdoors and on top of that they offered free delicious hot coffee to everyone who visited. wonderful!!

This little campground is a hidden gem!There are 9 campsites plus dry RV sites & 1 large group…read moresite. 4 of these overlook a gorgeous view of the Applegate River. All sites are river accessible. Water fountains available. Handicap friendly. Clean modern restrooms. We bought firewood from the Camp Hosts on premises. Great wknd! Would definitely recommend!

Not too bad of a campground. Nice access to the Applegate River. It was quite at night, bathrooms…read morewere clean. Only complaint I have is there were black widows everywhere. Under the tables and behind the toilets. And my campsite #8 didn't really have a parking spot.

This is a great campground! I come here every year in June to celebrate this one birthday. I also…read morecame camping here about a year ago. River bar here is so nice. This would be a great place for river surfing. I love everything about this campground.

Nice spot right on the river. It is not a big campground so it's not crowded long and thin mostly…read moreat tent camping location not a place for your big RV hard to be able to turn your big rig around because the roads are narrow. It sat in a groove of big mature redwoods, which are breathtaking. You could put your tent right underneath them. Picnic tables and fire rings with grills flashing bathrooms no showers. It's around $20 a night. There is a road running behind the campground, so there is some noise from traffic, but it's not a heavily traveled road, so the noise is minimal. There are houses on the other side of the river, but they are far enough away so you don't really notice them the river is fairly shallow and very slow moving and clear. It's a great place to swim even for kids because it's not flowing dangerously. This is the second time we've went to this campsite and we usually stay a couple days when we're here Crescent city it's about 15 minutes away with everything you need as far as food, liquor, camping supplies, etc. it's close to the coast so coastal weather affects this place, but it is usually far enough inland where the fog is not a problem. Note : crescent city in my opinion is not very nice, populated by less then desirable people. Major prison in area seems fitting. Homeless at grocery stores. Watch your stuff. It's also what is now a trump loving area.