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Cave Junction

Oregon, United States · North America

About Cave Junction

Cave Junction is worth a stop: 35 minutes from Williams, 21km from Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve.

Cave Junction is a town located in Oregon, United States. With a population of 1,932, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Cave Junction sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cave Junction to your route.

About Cave Junction

Cave Junction is a city in Josephine County, Oregon, United States. The city got its name by virtue of its location at the junction of Redwood Highway (U.S. Route 199) and Caves Highway (Oregon Route 46). As of the 2020 census, the city population was 2,071. Following World War II, timber became the main source of

Read more income for residents. As timber income has since declined, the city is attempting to compensate with tourism and branding itself as a haven for retirees.

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Where is Cave Junction located?

Cave Junction is located in Oregon, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.1629 latitude, -123.6481 longitude.

What is the population of Cave Junction?

Cave Junction has a population of approximately 1,932 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
1,932
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Oregon
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
42.1629, -123.6481

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Fire
911
Driving side
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Cave Junction

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve

A marble cave system carved by acidic water, toured 20 miles up a twisting mountain road from Cave Junction, alongside the 1934 six-storey timber Chateau. Tours run mid-April to early November.

21 km · about 25 min drive

coastal drive

Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor

Twelve miles of southern Oregon coast between US-101 and the Pacific, with natural bridges, sea arches and hidden coves reached by short unsigned pull-offs. Far less visited than the central coast.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Cave Junction

  • 58 kmSamuel H. Boardman State Scenic CorridorTwelve miles of southern Oregon coast between US-101 and the Pacific, with natural bridges, sea arches and hidden coves reached by short unsigned pull-offs. Far less visited than the central coast.

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