# Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve

Initially established to protect the winding, maze-like cave systems that wend their way through the marbles of the Siskiyou Mountains, the 4,554-acre Park acts as a preserve for the rich biodiversity of the region.

**Type:** park

**Location:** OR, US

**Nearest town:** Cave Junction

**Certified:** 2024

Initially established to protect the winding, maze-like cave systems that wend their way through the marbles of the Siskiyou Mountains, the 4,554-acre Park acts as a preserve for the rich biodiversity of the region.

[Official site](https://www.nps.gov/orca/index.htm)

[Source](https://darksky.org/places/oregon-caves-national-monument-and-preserve/)

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