Redmond Caves Recreation Site
Facility · Oregon ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Prineville Deschutes Field Office (Bureau of Land Management OR) · Open Access
- 3,066 ft
- Elevation
In Central Oregon and need an outdoor fix? Just have an hour before you fly out from the airport? Come visit a small piece of public land that hosts a group of 5 caves formed by volcanic flows of molten lava from the Newberry Caldera. Enjoy the cool underground on a hot summer day and follow in the footsteps of Native Americans who used the caves over the last 6,000 years. Nestled inside Redmond’s city limits, and managed in partnership with the City of Redmond, the caves offer a great way to take learn about geology, wildlife and past human use.
Know Before You Go
- Open year round.
- These caves are preserved in their natural state; therefore, inherent risks exist that require precautions: watch for rattlesnakes, take 3 sources of light, wear sturdy shoes, take someone with you and let someone know where you’re going!
- There are no toilets or other amenities.
- Firearm discharge, trapping and geocaching are not allowed.
- Pets are NOT allowed in the caves.
- Leave only footprints and take nothing but pictures!
Point of Interest
A single lava tube collapsed, creating 5 caves and giving you an easy place to explore. It’s time to get up close and personal with Central Oregon’s unique geology!
Getting there
The Caves are located 0.8 miles south the Redmond Airport on SW Airport Way in Redmond, OR (between the airport and the Deschutes County Fairgrounds).
From Bend - Take State Highway 97 north to Redmond to Exit 24 at SW Airport Way. Head east toward the Redmond Airport and travel about 1 mile to the parking lot on the north side of Airport Way.
44.24753, -121.17769 · 44°14'51.1"N 121°10'39.7"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
No Fees.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Redmond Caves Recreation Site
- Can you reserve a site at Redmond Caves Recreation Site?
- No. Redmond Caves Recreation Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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- Barr North Staging Area 8.2 mi · Facility
- Skull Hollow Campground 11.8 mi · Campground
- Trail Crossing Corrals Trailhead 12.3 mi · Facility
- Henderson Flat Staging Area 12.8 mi · Facility
- Cyrus Horse Camp 14.3 mi · Facility
- Reynolds Pond Recreation Site 15.3 mi · Facility
- Alfalfa Curves Off Highway Vehicle Staging Area 16.9 mi · Facility
- Corral Off Highway Vehicle Staging Area 16.9 mi · Facility
- South Shore Group Sites 16.9 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 541-416-6700
- Email BLM_OR_PR_Mail@blm.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-03.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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