Park

Fort Rock Cave

Lake County, Oregon

Also known as Cow Cave, Menkenmaier Cave, Reub Long Cave

Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Statewide rule — see below
Camping
None listed
Official site
stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 536-2428

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Fort Rock Cave is a park in Lake County, about 30 miles southeast of La Pine.

Pets

Pets must be physically restrained (held or on a leash no longer than six feet) except in designated off-leash areas or inside a vehicle, tent or pet-friendly yurt/cabin; owners pick up after pets.

Statewide rule from Oregon's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.

Fees and passes

'Oregon State Parks waives day-use parking fees at more than 150 parks'. Campers' receipts count as a permit. Oregon Coast Passports sold in 2026 are not accepted.

Statewide fee rule from Oregon's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

Oregon park passes

  • 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
  • Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details

From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
Phone
800-452-5687

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Getting there

Nearest town
La Pine — about 30 mi southeast (straight line)
Coordinates
43.3728, -121.0660
Phone
(541) 536-2428

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Nearby state parks

Fort Rock State Natural Area
0.1 mi south (straight line)
LaPine State Park
35.3 mi northwest (straight line)
Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint
48.7 mi north (straight line)
Tumalo State Park
53.9 mi north (straight line)
Prineville Reservoir State Park
55.9 mi north (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

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